Christopher Peden

Christopher Peden, 36, of Fort Wayne allegedly used his own penis as kindling to start a fire in a neighbor’s garage. He initially claimed to have been stabbed before admitting to the arson plan.

Christopher Peden is accused of cutting off his genitals and using them to start a garage fire in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Authorities found a gasoline container, four lighters, and a kitchen knife at the scene. Peden faces an arson charge with a potential 12-year prison sentence and is scheduled for a trial next week.

Christopher Peden is accused of cutting off his genitals and using them to start a garage fire in Fort Wayne, Indiana, leading to an arson charge with a potential 12-year prison sentence. Authorities found a gasoline container, four lighters, and a kitchen knife at the scene. Peden admitted to lying about a stabbing and confessed to the act, with a trial set for next week.

Christopher Peden is charged with arson after allegedly cutting off his genitals and using them to start a garage fire in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Authorities found a gasoline container, four lighters, and a kitchen knife at the scene. Peden is scheduled to return to court next week for trial dates.