

The firebug who burned California to the ground—and almost got away with it.
The story of how investigators unmasked the most prolific American arsonist of the 20th century.
Editing
Tight 85 minutes—no padding, just fire and fury.
Direction
ABSTRACT builds dread from case files and ash.
Director
ABSTRACT
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
ABSTRACT is a pseudonym—the actual director has worked on multiple high-profile true crime series but keeps their identity separate from this controversial case.
This case directly influenced California's revised arson investigation protocols and the creation of specialized forensic fire units still used today.
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