Stapleton testified in was what was termed the Hollywood Arsonist. Harry Burkhart, a German immigrant had a very deep hatred for America, this hatred manifested when he appeared at an immigrant hearing for his mother. During the hearing, Burkhart spoke out during the hearing and shortly after the string of fires began Dec 29, 2011. His main targets were vehicles, vehicles attached to parking structures. Burkhart used zip fire starter logs and affixed them under the engine compartments of vehicles eventually, he was caught on surveillance video and reported to police. A local reserve sheriff’s deputy recognized Burkhart’s car and his walk from previous surveillance and apprehended him, when indicted his defense was insanity. Burkhart was found guilty on 49 counts of arson, the cost totaling 3million
Stapleton testified in was what was termed the Hollywood Arsonist. Harry Burkhart, a German immigrant had a very deep hatred for America, this hatred manifested when he appeared at an immigrant hearing for his mother. During the hearing, Burkhart spoke out during the hearing and shortly after the string of fires began Dec 29, 2011. His main targets were vehicles, vehicles attached to parking structures. Burkhart used zip fire starter logs and affixed them under the engine compartments of vehicles eventually, he was caught on surveillance video and reported to police. A local reserve sheriff’s deputy recognized Burkhart’s car and his walk from previous surveillance and apprehended him, when indicted his defense was insanity. Burkhart was found guilty on 49 counts of arson, the cost totaling 3million