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CRIMEJun 17 · 21:52 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWSEdvard Pettersson

Expert testifies Palisades Fire suspect fits profile of revenge-driven arsonist

A behavioral analyst testified that Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, exhibits traits of a revenge-driven arsonist. Prosecutors allege Rinderknecht lit the fire in 2025 after struggling with personal stressors and fixating on social issues, with evidence including his interactions with ChatGPT and 911 calls.

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