Crime Arsonist sets fire to Josh Shapiro's house.

[MTT]

I see talk of foreclosure on the suspect's home. This is disturbing. Throw the book at them.

 

[Khaosan]

You don't think an anti-Semite douchebag could have done it?

He did say a right winger…

 

[koquerelle]

I guess we're about to find out.

Crazy right winger. I still stand by what I said.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...Democrat-governors-Josh-Shapiros-mansion.html

Jaw-dropping photo of suspect arrested for torching Democrat governor's Josh Shapiro's mansion​

A jaw-dropping photo has emerged of a suspected terrorist accused of torching Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro's mansion.

Cody Balmer, 38, is expected to face charges of attempted murder, terrorism and aggravated arson after Shapiro's home was set alight overnight as he and his family slept.

An extraordinary photo of Balmer clutching a gun and pointing it down the lens of his camera has now emerged, DailyMail.com can reveal.

In the photo, Balmer is relaxing on a couch with the gun covering half his face.

Balmer's social media profile is littered with political commentary and criticism about American institutions.

The 38-year-old Harrisburg father had made chilling posts about former president Joe Biden and his supporters, arguing that they 'shouldn't exist' and even suggesting Biden was going to be killed.

'Biden supporters shouldn't exist,' he wrote in one post dated January 2021.

'RIP Joe Biden... whoops that's in May. #notmypresident,' another read.

Balmer had separately noted during Biden's presidential term that gas was cheaper under President Donald Trump.

Now, authorities in Pennsylvania are preparing a criminal complaint to level serious charges against him.

He allegedly scaled a fence to break into the grounds of the property, carrying with him homemade incendiary devices.

Extraordinary photos show the sheer extent of the damage to Shapiro's home.

Fire crews were dispatched to Democrat Shapiro's home in Harrisburg around 2am Sunday, the town's Fire Chief Brian Enterline said.

Everyone inside the home was in a separate part of the residence when the flames broke out and were able to evacuate safely.

While the toll of the attack could have been far worse, the confronting images show the charred remnants of once stunning rooms.

The living areas and common spaces have been left blackened with ash and soot with what's left of the furniture scattered haphazardly around the rooms.

A significant portion of the estate was damaged from the fire, which broke out just hours after Shapiro posted a picture of his family celebrating Passover.

It is unclear if this was an act of hate targeting Shapiro over his politics or religion.

State police Lt. Col. George Bivens said Balmer 'clearly had a plan' going into the late-night attack.

'He was very methodical in his approach, and moved through it without a lot of hurry,' Bivens said.

Shapiro, who shares four children with his wife Lori, shared a post to X about the startling incident.

'Last night at about 2AM, my family and I woke up to bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set fire to the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg.

'The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was on the scene and while they worked to put out the fire, we were evacuated from the Residence safely by Pennsylvania State Police and assisted by Capitol Police.

'Thank God no one was injured and the fire was extinguished. Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our communities. Last night, they did so for our family – and Lori and I are eternally grateful to them for keeping us safe.'

Photos showed damage caused to the mansion as thick plumes of black smoke were seen flowing out of the home.

The fire also left portions of the home charred from the flames as firefighters were seen trying to calm the blaze.

Investigators are offering a $10,000 for any tips that lead to the arsonist responsible.

Shapiro and his wife share four children together - Sophia, Jonah, Max and Reuben.

Sophie and Jonah are legal adults, while Max and Reuben are minors. It is unclear if the two eldest were in the home at the time of the blaze.

Just before the fire started, Shapiro, who is Jewish, offered Passover wishes on X, saying: 'From the Shapiro family's Seder table to yours, happy Passover and Chag Pesach Sameach!'

The 29,000 square-foot mansion was built in 1968 and has served as the residence to eight governors and their families prior to Shapiro.

The property has flooded several times in the past, including during Hurricane Agnes in 1972 when then-Governor Milton Shapp resided there with his wife Muriel.

It then underwent 'extensive repairs' before flooding again in 2011 during Tropical Storm Lee.

Shapiro has served as the Governor of Pennsylvania since 2023. He previously worked as the attorney general for the Keystone State from 2017-2023.

He is viewed as a possible contender for the 2028 presidential race.

Many had hoped he would have been Kamala Harris' running mate in the previous election.

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I hope the idiot spends the next 20 years in prison.

 

[Siver!]

Deranged right wingers on the way to show Democrats what domestic terrorism really looks like.

 

[badascan]

The guy *(Shapiro) who was complicit (*implicated) in the assassination attempt? Or a different guy?

*Edit

**Wonder if there was a reason to burn this home and its contents...

**Edit again

 

[Soggust]

This will be prosecuted as terrorism under this admin, right?

 

[Osculater]

Another righty nut head

 

[revoltub]

Crazy right winger. I still stand by what I said.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...Democrat-governors-Josh-Shapiros-mansion.html

Jaw-dropping photo of suspect arrested for torching Democrat governor's Josh Shapiro's mansion​

A jaw-dropping photo has emerged of a suspected terrorist accused of torching Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro's mansion.

Cody Balmer, 38, is expected to face charges of attempted murder, terrorism and aggravated arson after Shapiro's home was set alight overnight as he and his family slept.

An extraordinary photo of Balmer clutching a gun and pointing it down the lens of his camera has now emerged, DailyMail.com can reveal.

In the photo, Balmer is relaxing on a couch with the gun covering half his face.

Balmer's social media profile is littered with political commentary and criticism about American institutions.

The 38-year-old Harrisburg father had made chilling posts about former president Joe Biden and his supporters, arguing that they 'shouldn't exist' and even suggesting Biden was going to be killed.

'Biden supporters shouldn't exist,' he wrote in one post dated January 2021.

'RIP Joe Biden... whoops that's in May. #notmypresident,' another read.

Balmer had separately noted during Biden's presidential term that gas was cheaper under President Donald Trump.

Now, authorities in Pennsylvania are preparing a criminal complaint to level serious charges against him.

He allegedly scaled a fence to break into the grounds of the property, carrying with him homemade incendiary devices.

Extraordinary photos show the sheer extent of the damage to Shapiro's home.

Fire crews were dispatched to Democrat Shapiro's home in Harrisburg around 2am Sunday, the town's Fire Chief Brian Enterline said.

Everyone inside the home was in a separate part of the residence when the flames broke out and were able to evacuate safely.

While the toll of the attack could have been far worse, the confronting images show the charred remnants of once stunning rooms.

The living areas and common spaces have been left blackened with ash and soot with what's left of the furniture scattered haphazardly around the rooms.

A significant portion of the estate was damaged from the fire, which broke out just hours after Shapiro posted a picture of his family celebrating Passover.

It is unclear if this was an act of hate targeting Shapiro over his politics or religion.

State police Lt. Col. George Bivens said Balmer 'clearly had a plan' going into the late-night attack.

'He was very methodical in his approach, and moved through it without a lot of hurry,' Bivens said.

Shapiro, who shares four children with his wife Lori, shared a post to X about the startling incident.

'Last night at about 2AM, my family and I woke up to bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set fire to the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg.

'The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was on the scene and while they worked to put out the fire, we were evacuated from the Residence safely by Pennsylvania State Police and assisted by Capitol Police.

'Thank God no one was injured and the fire was extinguished. Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our communities. Last night, they did so for our family – and Lori and I are eternally grateful to them for keeping us safe.'

Photos showed damage caused to the mansion as thick plumes of black smoke were seen flowing out of the home.

The fire also left portions of the home charred from the flames as firefighters were seen trying to calm the blaze.

Investigators are offering a $10,000 for any tips that lead to the arsonist responsible.

Shapiro and his wife share four children together - Sophia, Jonah, Max and Reuben.

Sophie and Jonah are legal adults, while Max and Reuben are minors. It is unclear if the two eldest were in the home at the time of the blaze.

Just before the fire started, Shapiro, who is Jewish, offered Passover wishes on X, saying: 'From the Shapiro family's Seder table to yours, happy Passover and Chag Pesach Sameach!'

The 29,000 square-foot mansion was built in 1968 and has served as the residence to eight governors and their families prior to Shapiro.

The property has flooded several times in the past, including during Hurricane Agnes in 1972 when then-Governor Milton Shapp resided there with his wife Muriel.

It then underwent 'extensive repairs' before flooding again in 2011 during Tropical Storm Lee.

Shapiro has served as the Governor of Pennsylvania since 2023. He previously worked as the attorney general for the Keystone State from 2017-2023.

He is viewed as a possible contender for the 2028 presidential race.

Many had hoped he would have been Kamala Harris' running mate in the previous election.

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I hope the idiot spends the next 20 years in prison.

it is possible he changed his mind and is now anti trump.

 

[revoltub]

Deranged right wingers on the way to show Democrats what domestic terrorism really looks like.

1 arson vs hundreds

 

[Siver!]

1 arson vs hundreds

1 attempted murder vs 0?

Any reason you're trying to suggest this is okay? Is it something you'd do?

 

[revoltub]

1 attempted murder vs 0?

Arson is attempted murder but assassination attempts arent?

 

[jrams]

This will be prosecuted as terrorism under this admin, right?

"Cody Balmer, 38, is expected to face charges of attempted murder, terrorism and aggravated arson after Shapiro's home was set alight overnight as he and his family slept."

Looks like it.

 

[Siver!]

Arson is attempted murder but assassination attempts arent?

This was an assassination attempt.

Are you okay, man?

You seem to be hand waving an actual bit of domestic terrorism that didn't purely affect property?

"BUT THE CARS!" "BUT TRUMP!" isn't really the right response, is it?

 

[jrams]

Seems like a retard (with awful hair) that can spit fire.

 

[revoltub]

This was an assassination attempt.

Are you okay, man?

You seem to be hand waving an actual bit of domestic terrorism that didn't purely affect property?

"BUT THE CARS!" "BUT TRUMP!" isn't really the right response, is it?

I doubt it. Consider the size or Shapiros house, It seems obvious the intention was property damage.

Plus, arson and attempted murder are two different things. They can be charged together at times, like in this case. But it isn't the same as assassination attempts by gun which are attempted murder by default.

 

[Siver!]

I doubt it. Consider the size or Shapiros house, It seems obvious the intention was property damage.

Plus, arson and attempted murder are two different things. They can be charged together at times, like in this case. But it isn't the same as assassination attempts by gun which are attempted murder by default.

Property damage?

Are you right in the head?

You don't set fire to a house in the middle of the night while people are sleeping in bed if your intent is "property damage"?

Fucking hell, man, you sound like an actual extremist.

Tone it down.

 

[jrams]

Strong paternal instincts too.

 

[revoltub]

Property damage?

Are you right in the head?

You don't set fire to a house in the middle of the night while people are sleeping in bed if your intent is "property damage"?

Fucking hell, man, you sound like an actual extremist.

Tone it down.

The purpose of arson is literally to damage property.

the real issue is how he was able to not only get over the fence, but get inside the house. When again, Shapiro's house is not only gated but guarded by hired security 24/7 from what I read.

Must be the Jack Ryan of arsonists

 

[Siver!]

The purpose of arson is literally to damage property.

No, it isn't.

Stop posting.

The effect might always be to damage property, but that has nothing to do with purpose.

Purpose can involve financial gain or to intentionally jeopardize lives or any number of other things.

 

[revoltub]

No, it isn't.

Stop posting.

The effect might always be to damage property, but that has nothing to do with purpose.

Purpose can involve financial gain or to intentionally jeopardize lives or any number of other things.

You just contradicted yourself 3 times in one post