About
Fire captain in Southern California who turned out to be a serial arsonist.
Before Fame
Authorities first got suspicious when a fingerprint from a suspected arson site was matched to him.
Trivia
Because his fires were responsible for much property damage and four lost lives, the prosecutors asked for the death penalty; ultimately, he was sentenced to life in prison.
Family Life
He grew up in Southern California.
Associated With
His story became the basis of the HBO film Point of Origin, starring Ray Liotta.
