Robertson (2010) defines motive as “the inner drive or impulse that is the cause, reason, or incentive that induces or prompts a specific behavior”. A arsonists motives can vary as well as be very abstract. It is paramount that Investigators understand why a person set fires. These people that set fires will either blame others for a problem, not comprehend or refuse to understand the consequences, or rationalize the crime. Fire setting can be associated with many psychiatric disorders. These disorders can be different based on gender and age. In a study conducted by the Toronto, Canada Center for Addiction and mental health some of the disorders include depression, substance abuse, juvenile or adult conduct disorder, personality disorder,
