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why do people commit arson

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Types of arson motives identified are (1) pyromania, 10.1 percent; (2) revenge, 52.9 percent; (3) vandalism, 12.3 percent; (4) insurance fraud, 6.55 percent; (5) welfare fraud, 6.55 percent; (6) the psycho firesetter, 8.7 percent; and (7) crime concealment, 2.9 percent.

1.Why do people commit arson? | Law Offices of Thomas C. Mooney

Url:https://www.mooneyesq.com/blog/2022/08/why-do-people-commit-arson/

9 hours ago 7 reasons people burn things Here are some statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice as to what they found the most common arson motives to be. Pyromania, 10.1%; Revenge, 52.9%; …

2.The 6 Most Common Motives for Arson - Houston DWI Defense

Url:https://sharpcriminalattorney.com/blog/property-crimes/most-common-motives-for-arson/

34 hours ago Arson is a relatively common crime against property in Texas. When an individual is convicted of arson , experts say the motivation can range from terrorism to insurance fraud. The legal …

3.Why do people commit arson? - nsnsearch.com

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33 hours ago Revenge, Excitement, Arousal. In some cases, fire investigators have found evidence of sexual gratification at arson sites. While many children are fascinated by fire and may even engage in …

4.Why do people commit arson? - TimesMojo

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25 hours ago Common Signs of Arson A large amount of damage. No “V” burn pattern present, unsual burn patterns and high heat stress. Lack of accidental causes. Evidence of forced entry. Absence of …

5.Why do people commit arson? - Answers

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31 hours ago Best Answer. Copy. they commit arson either to destroy eveidence of another crime or they do it out of spite and htey want revenge or to gte money on there fire insurance. Wiki User. ∙ 2011-03 ...

6.Psychiatric aspects of arsonists - PubMed

Url:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10432607/

28 hours ago Arson is a major source of property damage, injury and death in the United States. Many people who commit arson have extensive psychiatric histories and symptoms at the time of their fire …

7.Inside an Arsonist's Mind - WebMD

Url:https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20031029/inside-arsonists-mind

20 hours ago Though the most common reason for arson is profit, people who set wildfires may be motivated by anger.

8.Inside the Mind of an Arsonist | Psychology Today

Url:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-brain/201811/inside-the-mind-arsonist

35 hours ago Arson can be used as a weapon of revenge or motivated by some other conniving, covert, destructive aim, but fire-setting is also an irresistible compulsion for some, recognized as a …

9.Why do arsonists commit arson? Are they born or are they made?

Url:https://www.quora.com/Why-do-arsonists-commit-arson-Are-they-born-or-are-they-made

33 hours ago People commit arson for several reasons. Pyromania is a mental illness. The person needs arson for gratification. This accounts for a very small number of arson fires. Other reasons are …

10.What makes a person deliberately set fires and commit arson?

Url:https://www.monarchfire.co.uk/what-makes-a-person-deliberately-set-fires-and-commit-arson/

15 hours ago The one thing arsonists do have in common is the use of fire to destroy property. Vandalism in many other forms can destroy property, but the act of burning buildings seems to have a …

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