National Abortion Federation: Clinic Violence: Arsons and Bombings

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HISTORY OF VIOLENCE/Arsons and Bombings

Arsons and bombings at clinics can cause widespread destruction. Over 200 of these crimes have been committed against reproductive health care clinics since the mid-1970s.

A chronology of abortion related arsons and bombings follows.

DATE	STATE/PROVINCE/TERR.	TYPE	EST. DAMAGE	CASE STATUS
12/2007	New Mexico	ARSON		Chad Altman and Sergio Baca pled guilty to conspiracy to commit arson and are awaiting sentencing.
5/2007	Virginia	ARSON		Remains open
7/2005	Florida	ARSON		Remains open
1/2005	Washington	ARSON	$500,000	Remains open
7/2004	Florida	ARSON		Remain open
1/2004	Florida	ARSON		Remains open
9/2003	Indiana	ARSON	$2,000	Remains open
5/2003	Florida	ARSON		Remains open
1/2003	Illinois	ARSON		Remains open
6/2002	Texas	ARSON		Remains open
6/2001	Washington	BOMB	$6,000	Remains open
6/2001	Washington	ARSON		Remains open
4/2001	Kentucky	ARSON		Remains open
5/2000	New Hampshire	ARSON	$20,000	Remains open
4/2000	Kentucky	ARSON		Remains open
4/2000	Florida	ARSON	$2-3,000	Remains open
8/1999	New Hampshire	ARSON	Approx. $20,000	Remains open
7/1999	California	ARSON	Minimal damage to the clinic. Approx $100,000 damage to the building housing the clinic.	Benjamin Matthew Williams and James Tyler Williams pled guilty and were sentenced to 21-30 years in jail for this fire and three synagogue arsons.
5/1999	New Mexico	ARSON	$5,000	Ricky Lee McDonald pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years in jail.
4/1999	Wisconsin	ARSON	$500	Remains open
3/1999	South Dakota	ARSON	Minimal	Martin Uphoff was convicted of using explosives during a felony, and vandalism to a facility providing health care services (a FACE charge). Uphoff was sentenced to 60 months for the felony and 6 months for the FACE charge, to be served concurrently.
3/1999	New Mexico	ARSON	$3,000	Ricky Lee McDonald pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years in jail.
3/1999	Wisconsin	ARSON	Minimal	Peter Quinn, 17 admitted to this arson. He is being charged in state court as an adult.
3/1999	North Carolina	BOMB	Minimal	Remains open
3/1999	Wisconsin	ARSON	$1,000	Peter Quinn, 17 admitted to this arson. He is being charged in state court as an adult.
9/1998	North Carolina	ARSON	$17,000	Remains open
9/1998	North Carolina	ARSON	$7,000	Remains open
9/1998	North Carolina	ARSON	$200	Remains open
3/1998	California	ARSON	$5,000	Remains open
12/1997	New York	ARSON	Minimal	Remains open
10/1997	Oregon	ARSON	$5,000	Remains open
8/1997	Alabama	ARSON	$250,000	Remains open
5/1997	Oregon	ARSON	$400,000	Remains open
5/1997	Washington	ARSON	$1,500	Remains open
3/1997	Montana	BOMB	$2,000	JohnYankowski apprehended at clinic; convicted and sentenced to 5 years in prison.
3/1997	California	BOMB	$1,000	Container of flammable liquid thrown through the window.
3/1997	California	ARSON	Unknown	Peter Howard, a local activist, put 13 gas cans and 3 propane tanks in his truck and drove it thru the clinic door. He was caught on the scene, pled guilty and was sentenced to 15 yrs in prison and fined $16, 320.87 for damages and restitution.
3/1997	Iowa	BOMB	Unknown	Remains open
3/1997	North Carolina	BOMB	$50,000	Remains open
2/1997	Virginia	ARSON	$25,000	James Anthony Mitchell of VA pleaded guilty and was sentenced to ten years in jail in September 1997.
1/1997	Georgia	BOMB	$90,000+	2 explosions. Eric Robert Rudolph is serving a life sentence for the bombings at Olympic Park, a gay bar, and two abortion clinics including the Georgia clinic.
1/1997	Oklahoma	ARSON	$7,000	A juvenile was convicted in this and other arsons and bombings. Name sealed due to age.
1/1997	Oklahoma	BOMB	$2,500	A juvenile was convicted in this and other arsons and bombings. Name sealed due to age.
11/1996	Missouri	ARSON	$75,000	A juvenile was convicted in this and other arsons and bombings. Name sealed due to age.
9/1996	Oklahoma	BOMB	$1,000	A juvenile was convicted in this and other arsons and bombings. Name sealed due to age.
7/1996	Washington	BOMB	$50,000	Brian Rattigan, Verne Jay Merrell, Charles Barbee and Robert Berry were convicted of conspiring in the bombing of the clinic and a bank robbery.
7/1996	Idaho	ARSON	$50,000	Remains open
5/1996	Idaho	ARSON	$400	Remains open
11/1995	Florida	ARSON	$100	Remains open
11/1995	Florida	ARSON	$400	Remains open
9/1995	Wyoming	ARSON	$50,000	In October 1997, Richard Thomas Andrews was indicted for setting three fires to clinics in Redding and Chico.
8/1995	Florida	ARSON	$100,000	Remains open
8/1995	Florida	ARSON	$40,000	Remains open
8/1995	Oregon	ARSON	$200	Remains open
5/1995	Ohio	BOMB	Minimal	Remains open
3/1995	Virginia	ARSON	under $5,000	Jennifer Spearle and Ryan Clark Martin were convicted.
2/1995	California	ARSON	$500	Remains open
2/1995	California	ARSON	$300	Remains open
2/1995	California	ARSON	$50,000	Remains open
2/1995	California	ARSON	Minimal	Remains open
2/1995	New Mexico	ARSON	$5,000	Ricky Lee McDonald arrested by Services ATF 2/24/95 and convicted.
2/1995	Virginia	ARSON	$500	Remains open
2/1995	California	ARSON	$1,000	Remains open
1/1995	Pennsylvania	ARSON	unknown	Remains open
1/1995	New Mexico	ARSON	Minimal	Ricky Lee McDonald arrested by ATF 2/24/95 and convicted.
12/1994	Kansas	ARSON	$3,000	Remains open
12/1994	Virginia	ARSON	$400	Jennifer Spearle and Ryan Clark Martin were convicted.
12/1994	South Dakota	ARSON	$1,000	Remains open
11/1994	California	BOMB	Minimal	Remains open
10/1994	California	ARSON	$500	Remains open
10/1994	Montana	ARSON	$100,000	In October 1997, Richard Thomas Andrews was indicted for setting three fires to clinics in Redding and Chico.
10/1994	California	ARSON	$35,000	In October 1997, Richard Thomas Andrews was indicted for setting three fires to clinics in Redding and Chico.
10/1994	California	ARSON	$3,000	In October 1997, Richard Thomas Andrews was indicted for setting three fires to clinics in Redding and Chico.
8/1994	Minnesota	ARSON	$373,000	Remains open
8/1994	Ohio	ARSON	$100	Remains open
7/1994	Virginia	ARSON	$10,000	Remains open
12/1993	New York	ARSON	$150	Janet Smith was arrested for throwing two molotov cocktails.
11/1993	Pennsylvania	ARSON	$500	Remains open
10/1993	Texas	ARSON	$20,000	On 3/14/94, Joshua Graff pled guilty & was sentenced to 39 months in prison.
9/1993	Pennsylvania	ARSON	$130,000	Remains open
9/1993	Illinois	ARSON	$7,500	Remains open
9/1993	California	ARSON	$1.4 million	Remains open
9/1993	California	BOMB	$1,000	Remains open
8/1993	Florida	ARSON	$500,000	Remains open
5/1993	Idaho	ARSON	$100,000	In October 1997, Richard Thomas Andrews was indicted for setting three fires to clinics in Redding and Chico.
5/1993	Oregon	ARSON	$5,000	Remains open
3/1993	Montana	ARSON	$100,000	In October 1997, Richard Thomas Andrews was indicted for setting three fires to clinics in Redding and Chico.
2/1993	Florida	ARSON	$70,000	Remains open
2/1993	Texas	ARSON	$625,000	Remains open
12/1992	California	ARSON	$50,000	Remains open
11/1992	California	ARSON	$175,000	Rachelle Shannon pled guilty on 6/7/95 to 6 arson incidents and 2 acid incidents. Shannon was convicted of attempted murder of Dr. Tiller of Wichita, KS.
11/1992	Illinois	ARSON	$2,500	Remains open
9/1992	New Mexico	ARSON	$500	Remains open
9/1992	Virginia	ARSON	$25,000	Remains open
9/1992	Oregon	ARSON	$1,000+	Rachelle Shannon pled guilty on 6/7/95 to 6 arson incidents and 2 acid incidents. Shannon was convicted of attempted murder of Dr. Tiller of Wichita, KS.
9/1992	Nevada	ARSON	$600	Michael Andrew Fix was arrested on 9/28/92 by NV State Police. He was convicted in state court and sentenced to 2 years in prison.
9/1992	Nevada	ARSON	$5,000	Michael Andrew Fix was arrested on 9/28/92 by NV State Police. He was convicted in state court and sentenced to 2 years in prison
8/1992	Nevada	ARSON	Minimal	Michael Andrew Fix was arrested on 9/28/92 by NV State Police. He was convicted in state court and sentenced to 2 years in prison.
8/1992	Oregon	ARSON	$2,500	Rachelle Shannon pled guilty on 6/7/95 to 6 arson incidents and 2 acid incidents. Shannon was convicted of attempted murder of Dr. Tiller of Wichita, KS.
8/1992	California	ARSON	$5,000	Rachelle Shannon pled guilty on 6/7/95 to 6 arson incidents and 2 acid incidents. Shannon was convicted of attempted murder of Dr. Tiller of Wichita, KS.
7/1992	California	ARSON	$9,000	Remains open
6/1992	California	ARSON	$70,000	In October 1997, Richard Thomas Andrews was indicted for setting three fires to clinics in Redding and Chico.
5/1992	Toronto	ARSON		Remains open
3/1992	North Dakota	ARSON	$2,000	Remains open
3/1992	Oregon	ARSON	$225,000	Rachelle Shannon pled guilty on 6/7/95 to 6 arson incidents and 2 acid incidents. Shannon was convicted of attempted murder of Dr. Tiller of Wichita, KS.
3/1992	Ohio	ARSON	$1,000	Remains open
1/1992	Texas	ARSON	$300,000	Remains open
1/1992	Montana	ARSON	$75,000	Attributed to Richard Andrews though he was not charged due to statute of limitations.
11/1991	Florida	ARSON	Minimal	Remains open
8/1991	North Carolina	ARSON	$50,000	Remains open
5/1991	Alabama	ARSON	$80,000	Remains open
3/1991	New Jersey	ARSON	$500,000	Alan Weiselberg pled guilty to insurance and mail fraud. It was a prosecutorial decision not to prosecute on the arson charges.
3/1991	North Carolina	ARSON	Minimal	Robert Hugh Farley arrested 3/91. Committed to mental institution.
3/1991	North Carolina	ARSON	$100,000	Robert Hugh Farley arrested 3/91. Committed to mental institution.
2/1991	Ohio	ARSON	$250,000	Remains open
2/1991	Arizona	ARSON	$300	Remains open
2/1991	Ohio	BOMB	$10,000	Remains open
11/1990	Indiana	ARSON	$10,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
9/1990	Massachusetts	ARSON	Minimal	Closed - statute of limitations.
9/1990	California	ARSON	$50,000	David Brian Martin arrested for burglary; authorities ruled case not abortion-related.
8/1990	Washington	BOMB	$400	Closed - statute of limitations.
7/1990	California	ARSON	Minimal	Closed - statute of limitations.
7/1990	California	ARSON	$30,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
5/1990	Oregon	ARSON	$15,000	Daniel J. Carver indicted by state 6/1/90. Apprehended and pled guilty. Sentenced to three years in prison.
5/1990	New York	ARSON	Minimal	Shari DiNicola, arrested 5/28/90. Self-committed to mental institution. State will not prosecute
3/1990	Arizona	ARSON	Minimal	Closed - statute of limitations.
12/1989	Missouri	ARSON	$100,000	Two juveniles arrested on state juvenile charges for vandalism.
10/1989	New Jersey	ARSON	Minimal	Marjorie Reed pled guilty to this and multiple other arson charges in 1992.
9/1989	Michigan	BOMB	$300	Closed - statute of limitations.
9/1989	Pennsylvania	ARSON	$5,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
7/1989	New Hampshire	ARSON	$1,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
3/1989	Florida	ARSON	$50,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
3/1989	Tennessee	ARSON	$12,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
3/1989	Florida	ARSON	$60,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
3/1989	Florida	ARSON	$50,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
12/1988	Texas	ARSON	$25,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
12/1988	Texas	ARSON	$2,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
12/1988	Texas	ARSON	$65,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
10/1988	California	ARSON	$50,000	Shannon Taylor convicted in state and sentenced to 8 years in prison.
6/1988	California	ARSON	Minimal	Shannon Taylor convicted and sentenced to 8 years in prison.
12/1987	Alabama	ARSON	Minimal	Closed - statute of limitations.
10/1987	Minnesota	ARSON	Minimal	Closed - statute of limitations.
9/1987	Minnesota	ARSON	Minimal	Closed - statute of limitations.
9/1987	Minnesota	ARSON	$5,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
9/1987	Minnesota	ARSON	Minimal	Closed - statute of limitations.
8/1987	North Dakota	ARSON	$500	Scott Garman pled guilty. Sentenced to 2 months in prison, 2 years probation, and $215 fine. A juvenile was tried in state court and sentenced to two years deferred sentence and 100 hours community service.
7/1987	California	BOMB	Minimal	Dorman Owens, Joanne Kreipel, Cheryl Sullinger, Randy Sullinger, Chris Harmon, Robin Harmon and Erick Svelmoe were convicted of conspiracy and were given sentences ranging from 149 days to five years.
6/1987	Ohio	ARSON	$1,000	Marjorie Reed pled guilty to this and multiple other arson charges in 1992. She served 5 years and was released in September 1997.
3/1987	Ohio	ARSON	$1,000	Marjorie Reed pled guilty to this and multiple other arson charges in 1992. She served 5 years and was released in September 1997.
1/1987	Minnesota	ARSON	$1,500	Mark J. Bundlie confessed to arson. Committed indefinitely to state institution.
1/1987	Illinois	ARSON	Minimal	David Holman pled guilty. Received 18 months imprisonment and 3 years probation.
12/1986	California	ARSON	$35,000	Frederick Gordan Tipps arrested. Pled guilty to arson to cover burglary.
12/1986	New York	BOMB	Minimal	In connection with this and other New York bombings, Dennis John Malvasi pled guilty to 3 counts & received five years in prison; Carl Cenera pled guilty and received three years in prison; Frank Wright, Jr., pled guilty and received two years in prison.
12/1986	Michigan	ARSON	$750,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
12/1986	Illinois	ARSON	Minimal	David Holman pled guilty. Received 18 months imprisonment and 3 years probation.
11/1986	Illinois	ARSON	Minimal	David Holman pled guilty. Received 18 months imprisonment and 3 years probation.
10/1986	New York	BOMB	$10,000	In connection with this and other New York bombings, Dennis John Malvasi pled guilty to 3 counts & received five years in prison; CarlCenera pled guilty and received three years in prison; Frank Wright, Jr., pled guilty and received two years in prison.
6/1986	Missouri	ARSON	$100,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
6/1986	Kansas	BOMB	$100,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
5/1986	Ohio	ARSON	$200,000	Marjorie Reed pled guilty to this and multiple other arson charges in 1992. She served 5 years in prison and was released in September 1997.
12/1985	Ohio	ARSON	$75,000+	John Brockhoeft pled guilty to one count arson in connection with multiple cases. Sentenced to 7 years in prison. Released in 1995.
12/1985	Ohio	ARSON	$35,000	John Brockhoeft pled guilty to one count arson in connection with multiple cases. Sentenced to 7 years in prison. Released in 1995.
12/1985	New York	BOMB	Minimal	In connection with this and other NY bombings, Dennis John Malvasi pled guilty to 3 counts and received 5 years in prison; Carl Cenera pled guilty and received 3 years in prison; Frank Wright, Jr., pled guilty and received 2 years in prison. Donald C. pryor, Jr. pled guilty but died before sentencing.
12/1985	Ohio	ARSON	$20,000	Marjorie Reed pled guilty to this and multiple other arson charges in 1992. She served 5 years in prison and was released in September 1997.
10/1985	Louisiana	ARSON	$20,000	Brent Paul Braud, Derrick James Jarreau, John David Newchurch, and Charles Albert Cheshire Jr. each pled guilty to one count. Braud and Jarreau were sentenced to 2 years in prison and a $50 special assessment Newchurch was sentenced to 5 years, subject to review after a psychiatric exam.
10/1985	Louisiana	ARSON	$300,000	Brent Paul Braud, Derrick James Jarreau, John David Newchurch, and Charles Albert Cheshire Jr. each pled guilty to one count. Braud and Jarreau were sentenced to 2 years in prison and a $50 special assessment. Newchurch was sentenced to 5 years, subject to review after a psychiatric exam. Cheshire was sentenced to 5 years and ordered to pay $314,000 in restitution.
10/1985	North Carolina	ARSON	$75,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
3/1985	California	ARSON	$10,000	Shane Cameron arrested. Convicted on unrelated arson charges.
2/1985	Texas	ARSON	$1,500,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
1/1985	Washington, DC	BOMB	$100,000+	Kenneth Shields and Thomas Spinks.
12/1984	Florida	BOMB	$100,000+	Matthew Goldsby and James Simmons convicted in U.S. District Court; sentenced to 10 years in prison and $353,073.66 in fines. (Assessed only $350). Kathren Simmons and Kaye Wiggins convicted for conspiracy, received 5 years probation and $2,000 in fines. (Assessed only $50).
12/1984	Florida	BOMB	$225,000+	Matthew Goldsby and James Simmons convicted in U.S. District Court; sentenced to 10 years in prison and $353,073.66 in fines. (Assessed only $350). Kathren Simmons and Kaye Wiggins convicted for conspiracy, received 5 years probation and $2,000 in fines. (Assessed only $50).
12/1984	Florida	BOMB	$100,000+	Matthew Goldsby and James Simmons convicted in U.S. District Court; sentenced to 10 years in prison and $353,073.66 in fines. (Assessed only $350). Kathren Simmons and Kaye Wiggins convicted for conspiracy, received 5 years probation and $2,000 in fines.
12/1984	Maryland	BOMB	$150,000	Kenneth Shields and Thomas Spinks pled guilty to conspiracy in connection with this and 9 other cases. Shields received 15 years and was ordered to pay $55,000 in restitution. Michael Bray entered Alford plea, in which the defendant does not admit guilt but acknowledges he would be found guilty if tried, and was sentenced to six years.
11/1984	Maryland	BOMB	$300,000	Kenneth Shields and Thomas Spinks pled guilty to conspiracy in connection with this and 9 other cases. Shields received 15 years and was ordered to pay $55,000 in restitution.
11/1984	Washington, DC	BOMB	Minimal	Kenneth Shields and Thomas Spinks pled guilty to conspiracy in connection with this and 9 other cases. Shields received 15 years and was ordered to pay $55,000 in restitution. Michael Bray entered Alford plea, in which the defendant does not admit guilt but acknowledges he would be found guilty if tried, and was sentenced to six years.
11/1984	Maryland	BOMB	$50,000	Kenneth Shields and Thomas Spinks pled guilty to conspiracy in connection with this and 9 other cases. Shields received 15 years and was ordered to pay $55,000 in restitution.
11/1984	Texas	ARSON	$400,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
9/1984	Georgia	ARSON	$8,000+	Closed - statute of limitations.
9/1984	California	ARSON	$125,000+	Closed - statute of limitations.
9/1984	Georgia	ARSON	$5,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
9/1984	Texas	ARSON	Minimal	Closed - statute of limitations.
9/1984	Texas	ARSON	Minimal	Closed - statute of limitations.
9/1984	Texas	ARSON	$90,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
9/1984	Texas	ARSON	$10,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
8/1984	Texas	ARSON	$30,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
7/1984	Maryland	BOMB	$50,000+	Kenneth Shields and Thomas Spinks pled guilty to conspiracy in connection with this and 9 other cases. Shields received 15 years and was ordered to pay $55,000 in restitution.
7/1984	Washington, DC	BOMB	$40,000	Kenneth Shields & Thomas Spinks pled guilty to conspiracy in connection with this and 9 other cases. Shields received 15 years and was ordered to pay $55,000 in restitution.
6/1984	Florida	BOMB	$200,000	Matthew Goldsby and James Simmons were arrested. U.S. Attorney declined to prosecute because of changes in insanity law. Both men and their girlfriends were prosecuted and convicted in district court. See 12/84 Florida cases.
5/1984	Oregon	ARSON	$1,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
3/1984	Washington	ARSON	$55,000	Curtis Beseda convicted in U.S. District Court; received two consecutive 10-year terms, 5 years probation, and ordered to pay $295,000 in restitution.
3/1984	Washington	ARSON	$10,000	Curtis Beseda convicted in U.S. District Court; received two consecutive 10-year terms, 5 years probation, and ordered to pay $295,000 in restitution.
3/1984	Washington	ARSON	$70,000	Curtis Beseda convicted in U.S. District Court; received two consecutive 10-year terms, 5 years probation, and ordered to pay $295,000 in restitution.
2/1984	Maryland	ARSON	$100,000	Kenneth Shields & Thomas Spinks pled guilty to conspiracy in connection with this and 9 other cases. Shields received 15 years and $55,000 in restitution. Michael Bray entered Alford plea, in which the defendant does not admit guilt but acknowledges he would be found guilty if tried, and was sentenced to six years.
2/1984	Virginia	ARSON	$1,000	Kenneth Shields & Thomas Spinks pled guilty to conspiracy in connection with this and 9 other cases. Shields received 15 years and $55,000 in restitution. Michael Bray entered Alford plea, in which the defendant does not admit guilt but acknowledges he would be found guilty if tried, and was sentenced to six years.
1/1984	Delaware	ARSON	$100,000	Kenneth Shields & Thomas Spinks pled guilty to conspiracy in connection with this and 9 other cases. Shields received 15 years and $55,000 in restitution. Michael Bray entered Alford plea, in which the defendant does not admit guilt but acknowledges he would be found guilty if tried, and was sentenced to six years.
12/1983	Washington	ARSON	$45,000	Curtis Beseda convicted in U.S. District Court; received two consecutive 10-year terms, 5 years probation, and ordered to pay $295,000 in restitution.
5/1983	Virginia	ARSON	$250,000	Joseph Grace convicted in state court. Regarding this and other arson charges, he was sentenced to 10-20 years in Virginia state prison. Scheduled for release: April, 1999.
10/1982	New Jersey	ARSON	$100,000+	Closed - statute of limitations.
6/1982	Virginia	BOMB	$18,000	Don Benny Anderson & Matthew Moore convicted in state court. Both pled guilty and received 30 years, to be served consecutively with 30-year sentence received by Anderson, Matthew Moore and brother Wayne Moore for kidnapping of Illinois physician and his wife.
5/1982	Florida	ARSON	$340,000	Don Benny Anderson & Matthew Moore convicted in state court. Both pled guilty and received 30 years, to be served consecutively with 30-year sentence received by Anderson, Matthew Moore and brother Wayne Moore for kidnapping of Illinois physician and his wife.
5/1982	Florida	ARSON	$122,000	Don Benny Anderson & Matthew Moore convicted in state court. Both pled guilty and received 30 years, to be served consecutively with 30-year sentence received by Anderson, Matthew Moore and brother Wayne Moore for kidnapping of Illinois physician and his wife.
1/1982	Illinois	ARSON	$100,000+	Closed - statute of limitations.
4/1981	Michigan	ARSON	$30,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
2/1979	New York	ARSON	$100,000+	Peter Burkin entered clinic during working hours, set it on fire and injured himself, risking staff & patients' lives. Acquitted of attempted murder and arson; found not guilty by reason of insanity on charges of arson and reckless endangerment.
6/1978	Iowa	BOMB	Unknown	Closed - statute of limitations.
6/1978	Ohio	BOMB	Unknown	Closed - statute of limitations.
5/1978	Vermont	BOMB	Unknown	Closed - statute of limitations.
2/1978	Ohio	ARSON	Unknown	Closed - statute of limitations.
2/1978	Ohio	BOMB	$3,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
2/1978	Ohio	ARSON	$200,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
2/1978	Ohio	ARSON	$100,000+	Closed - statue of limitations. (Man entered clinic, blinded a technician by throwing chemicals, and set center on fire, destroying it. Clinic was full of patients at the time; they escaped without injury).
11/1977	Ohio	ARSON	$4,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
8/1977	Nebraska	ARSON	$35,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
5/1977	Vermont	ARSON	$100,000+	Closed - statute of limitations.
2/1977	Minnesota	ARSON	$250,000	Closed - statute of limitations.
3/1976	Oregon	ARSON	$19,000	Joseph C. Stockett was convicted and served two years in prison.

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