Ex-Police Chief Sentenced to Multiple Life Terms in Maryland Revenge Arson Case
Former Maryland police chief, David Crawford, has been sentenced to multiple life terms for setting a dozen fires targeting officials, chiropractors, and relatives who he felt had snubbed him. According to NBC News, Crawford was convicted of setting a series of 12 fires that targeted people he believed had wronged him. Among the victims were two chiropractors, a city official, and three former law enforcement officials, including a former police chief.
The Sentencing
Crawford was sentenced to eight life sentences plus 75 years, and his sentences are concurrent, so his actual sentence is two life sentences plus 75 years. As reported by Yahoo Finance, Crawford was sentenced on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, for setting a series of 12 arson attacks. Prosecutors said that Crawford felt that the victims had snubbed him and that he set the fires as revenge.
The Crimes
Crawford was accused of setting fires to the houses, garages, and cars of people who he believed had wronged him. According to The New York Times, prosecutors said that Crawford had targeted officials, chiropractors, and relatives who he felt had snubbed him. The fires caused over $1 million in damages. Crawford was arrested in 2022, and he was convicted in May 2023.
The Verdict
Crawford’s sentencing marks the end of a high-profile case that has captured the nation’s attention. According to WTLocal, Crawford’s sentences are concurrent, so he will serve two life sentences plus 75 years. Crawford’s lawyers have said that they plan to appeal the verdict.
In conclusion, David Crawford has been sentenced to multiple life terms for setting a series of fires targeting people he believed had wronged him. Crawford’s sentencing marks the end of a high-profile case that has captured the nation’s attention.
