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Old Arson Cases in Texas Being Reviewed by New Panel

A new review by the State Fire Marshal’s Office of old arson cases that might have relied on bad science has so far discovered three questionable convictions. But the effort has also drawn criticism from a West Texas prosecutor whose …

Fire Chief in Mississippi Seeks Funds for a Lead Investigator

Greenville, Miss., Fire Chief Ruben Brown wants hire a lead fire investigator to handle arson cases. The Delta Democrat Times reports that Brown has told the city council that more cases can be solved if he has an investigator assigned …

Texas Fire Review Panel Flags Work in 2 Cases

A state-sponsored panel of fire experts says it’s identified two arson-related cases in which the defendants were convicted using faulty fire science. The panel convened by the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office released its findings Wednesday. State Fire Marshal Chris …

Kentucky Fire Marshal Seeks Help With Arson Cases

Because of an alarming increase in suspected arson fires in Kentucky, State Fire Marshal William Swope is asking citizens to provide information to help solve the crimes. Since December, arson has been suspected in nearly a dozen fires in Pulaski, …