Thomas Sweatt; Inside the Mind of DC's Most Notorious Arsonist

Riffe, Jonathan

ISBN 10: 1684016266 / ISBN 13: 9781684016266

Published by Mascot Books, Herndon, VA, 2018

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Format is approximately 5.25 inches by 8.5 inches. [24], 173, [11] pages. Illustrations (color). Appendix 1: List of Admitted Fires. Appendix 2: Count Transcript of Guilty Plea. Appendix 3: Court Transcript of Sentencing. Inscribed by the author on the fep. Inscription reads Steve & Mollie--Thanks so much for being here & your support! Enjoy the masturbation section. Jonathan Riffe. Jonathan Riffe has been involved in the fire service since 1996. He is a career firefighter with the Annapolis Fire Department and volunteers with the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department in Maryland. He is a past Lieutenant with the Washington DC Fire Department, past Chief of the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department, and past Deputy Chief with the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department. He is an adjunct instructor with the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. Jonathan has written several articles that have been published in Fire Engineering Magazine and Firehouse Magazine. He is the author of "Thomas Sweatt: Inside the Mind of D.C.'s Most Notorious Arsonist," was a contributing author in the book, "Pass It On: The Second Alarm" and contributing author in the book, "90 Days of Encouragement 3: Stretching Your Faith." Between 1980 and 2005, a serial arsonist terrorized neighborhoods throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. In 2005, Thomas Sweatt was arrested and eventually confessed to over 340 arson-set fires that killed 4 people. Investigators named him the "most prolific and dangerous serial arsonist in American history." Dozens of authors, TV producers, and movie producers tried to contact Thomas in prison but were all unsuccessful. Only Jonathan Riffe was able to break through. For three years, Jonathan wrote and talked regularly to Thomas. This is his story in his words a story of arson and murder, law and order, philological deviance, crime and punishment, and the terror of fire. The story of one man. Seller Inventory # 84397

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Title: Thomas Sweatt; Inside the Mind of DC's Most ...

Publisher: Mascot Books, Herndon, VA

Publication Date: 2018

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: Presumed First Edition, First printing.

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Synopsis:

Between 1980 and 2005, a serial arsonist terrorized neighborhoods throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. In 2005, Thomas Sweatt was arrested and eventually confessed to over 340 arson-set fires that killed 4 people. Investigators named him the "most prolific and dangerous serial arsonist in American history."

Dozens of authors, TV producers, and movie producers tried to contact Thomas in prison but were all unsuccessful. Only Jonathan Riffe was able to break through. For three years, Jonathan wrote and talked regularly to Thomas. This is his story in his words a story of arson and murder, law and order, philological deviance, crime and punishment, and the terror of fire. The story of one man.

From the Author:

I've taken many classes through the years studying the science of fire behavior. The nature and behavior of fire has always been intriguing to me. Fire seems to fascinate everyone, whether this fascination stems from admiration or fear. For some, though, fire can be used in an evil and destructive manner. In 2005, the identity of the most prolific serial arsonist in the nation was revealed and Thomas Sweatt was arrested. He eventually confessed to over 340 arsons, which ultimately killed at least four people.
 
Under Thomas Sweatt's agreement with the government,investigators have been gagged from discussing Sweatt's motives or certain fires he may have admitted to during questioning. The information in this book is from the years of correspondence between Mr. Sweatt and me, as well as my own research. If not for this book, Sweatt's untold story would have been swept away with time.