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The Lovers Who Burned Down 77 Houses

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When abandoned farm houses started catching fire in rural Virginia, police weren't sure what to think. It took five months and almost 80 fires for a couple to be arrested and the story to emerge. In this episode, convicted arsonist Charlie Smith explains how he and his ex-partner lit fires to relax when their relationship soured. Hosted by Julian Morgans A Superreal Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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