For ten years, a serial arsonist terrorized Southern California, burning down businesses in broad daylight. Four people were murdered. Then, a manuscript for a novel led investigators to the last person they would have ever suspected. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Firebug, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Firebug show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. A Truth Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts."
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 7 hours 46 minutes
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episode 1: Chapter One | Point of Origin
In 1991, federal investigators arrest an arsonist in Los Angeles. In his home, they find a manuscript for a novel about a firebug burning down California. Is the book a work of fiction, or the confessions of a prolific arsonist turned murderer? Host Kary Antholis investigates to figure out where fiction meets reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 2: Chapter Two | The Coin Tosser
Arson investigator John Orr and his new partner Doug Staubs face off against a serial arsonist lighting up Glendale, California. Orr is one of the most renowned arson investigators in the state, but this arsonist always seems one step ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 3: Chapter Three | Catch Me If You Can
A brazen series of fires breaks out around an arson investigators conference. Bakersfield arson investigator Marvin Casey gets a break in the case: a sophisticated incendiary device...and a fingerprint. For pictures relating to this episode, visit our website at truth.media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 4: Chapter Four | College Hills
The worst brush fire in Glendale history sweeps across the College Hills. While arson investigator John Orr races to the scene, 13-year old twin sisters Jennifer and Christina Raggio flee their home just steps ahead of the flames. Is this the work of the same serial arsonist? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 5: Chapter Five | The Pillow Pyro
Fires break out all over Los Angeles, and ATF agent April Carroll is on the case. When she widens her investigation, she meets Bakersfield arson investigator Marvin Casey, who leads her to a suspect she never expected...and a manuscript for a novel that reads like a confession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 6: Chapter Six | The Novelist
It’s 1991. Investigators finally make an arrest in the largest arson investigation in history. Host Kary Antholis sits down with the author of “Points Of Origin.” Is his book a confession? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 7: Chapter Seven | The Trial
The author of Points of Origin is on trial for murder. The evidence: his own words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 8: Chapter Eight | Call Me Back
Almost thirty years after their first conversation, Kary tracks down America's most notorious serial arsonist, hoping to answer the question of 'why?' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 9: Chapter Nine | Family Secrets
Host Kary Antholis uncovers a hidden side of America's most prolific serial arsonist…by speaking to the people he was closest to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 10: Chapter Ten | Jekyll and Hyde
Host Kary Antholis explores the two sides of America's most prolific arsonist, in preparation for one last confrontation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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