Top 5 Facts About Arson

VOICE OVER: Ashley Bowman

Written by Michael Wynands

Some people just want to watch the world burn. Welcome to WatchMojo's Top 5 Facts.

In today's instalment we're counting down the top five facts about arson. From insurance fraud to acts of compulsion or even murder, this act of deliberate destruction is an essential part in any screenwriters' bag of tricks, but how much does the average person know about it beyond what they've seen on TV? Come along as we sift through the ashes of this incendiary topic.

Special thanks to our user tandee82 for submitting the idea on our interactive suggestion tool: WatchMojo.comsuggest

  • #5: Detroit: Welcome to the Arson Capital of America
  • #4: Arson… Sometimes a Force for Good?
  • #3: Firefighters Can Use Dogs to Solve Arson Cases
  • #2: Son of Sam, aka the .44 Caliber Killer, Was Also an Arsonist
  • #1: Help Wanted: Arsonist-For-Hire

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