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Warrant says arson suspect targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro over views on Palestine
A warrant obtained by the USA TODAY Network details Cody Balmer's potential motive behind the arson attack at the ...
Defense will focus on suspect’s mental health in firebombing of Pa. Governor’s Residence
A team of attorneys from the Dauphin County Public Defender's Office will represent Balmer as they focus on his mental health ...
Suspected arsonist Cody Balmer accused of firebombing Gov. Shapiro’s home pictured — as his disturbing online photos are revealed
The suspected arsonist arrested over the firebombing attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home shared disturbing photos ...
Why Marxist and pro-Palestine Cody Balmer burned down Jewish Governor Josh Shapiro's house
According to police affidavits and Balmer’s own statements, the attack was politically and religiously motivated.
Man charged with arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home struggled with mental health, brother says
A man charged with setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion over the weekend had struggled with mental ...
Shapiro arson suspect’s family had sought help for days from authorities before attack
Cody Balmer’s family said before the attack, he acted erratically, including by chewing on batteries and disappearing for ...
Suspect in attack on Pa. governor wasn’t taking needed meds, mom says
Cody Balmer's mom told PennLive she called police three nights before the arson to try to get him involuntarily committed to ...
Cops confirm suspected arsonist Cody Balmer’s mom tried to have him committed 3 days before attack on gov’s house — but they couldn’t do anything
Cops in Pennsylvania confirmed that the the mother of suspected arsonist Cody Balmer asked for him to be committed less than ...