Former Laurel, Maryland, Police Chief David Crawford, convicted of attempted first-degree murder and other charges in a serial arson case, was received several life sentences.
two relatives, two of Crawford’s chiropractors and a residence in his neighborhood. Prosecutors say Crawford set fire to a vacant vehicle and houses, including at least two homes while both adult and juvenile victims were sleeping inside but managed to escape the blaze.
"The horror and nature of arson is so deeply powerful in its impact and complete in its destruction in the victim’s peace of mind that it is only fitting that defendant spend the rest of his natural life behind bars," State’s Attorney Richard Gibson said in a statement."These families have waited several years for justice, and we are grateful to play some part in delivering that for them.
This file image shows a Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services firefighter. The agency responded to several fires in Ellicott City, Maryland, prosecutors later linked to David Crawford.
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