Flames of Intrigue: April Crime to burn podcast dives into the world of serial arsonists.

Dairyland Frights

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Dairyland Frights, the paranormal podcast that delves into the spooky, creepy, and mysterious corners of the Midwest and beyond. In this unique episode, we are joined by the insightful April from the podcast Crime to Burn, where she focuses on the intriguing and often overlooked world of criminal fires.

April, a former firefighter and fire protection engineer, shares her passion for true crime and how her expertise in fire dynamics brings a fresh perspective to the cases she covers. From exploring the motives behind serial arsonists to discussing the complexities of arson investigations, April's insights provide a captivating look into the world of fire-related crimes.

• 00:00 - Haunted Atlas uncovers America's most haunted locations and their hidden histories

• 01:44 - Crime to Burn is a true crime podcast that focuses on criminal fires

• 05:01 - The biggest motive for arson consistently is revenge, right? The most common is revenge

• 11:50 - Do serial arsonists get sloppy to get the fire sign

• 14:53 - So one of the things you said is that you love your job in fire protection

• 22:31 - Fire codes shifted from preventing citywide conflagrations to protecting individual life

• 23:48 - Have you ever had a paranormal experience? April says she hasn't

• 25:37 - April says she looks for sprinklers in almost every building she goes into

• 28:51 - We were talking about spontaneous human combustion on M last week

• 34:27 - There have been a couple of recent cases where younger people spontaneously combust

• 38:32 - There have been documented cases of people who have survived bursting into flames unexpectedly

• 44:50 - Go out. Get that for grandma or uncle or whoever, or your mom

• 45:05 - Any safety tips for Halloween that you can share with people

• 47:26 - Only 16% of arson arrests ever lead to an arrest

• 53:19 - David Crawford's arson case is pending appeal; do you think he'll win

• 57:28 - You have a case coming up that you're excited about sharing

• 01:03:09 - Even though there are zero arsonists, they still do horrible and horrific things

• 01:03:59 - April, what do you have coming up for your spooky friends

Join us as we explore the fiery world of true crime with April, uncovering the hidden stories behind some of America's most notorious arson cases. Discover the intriguing parallels between serial arsonists and serial killers, and learn about the advancements in fire investigation techniques that help bring justice to the wrongly accused.

For more information on April's podcast and her investigative work, visit her social media platforms or contact her directly at crime2burnmail.com. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast or fascinated by the science of fire, this episode is sure to ignite your curiosity.

Stay spooky, my friends!

Follow April on Instagram and explore her podcast, Crime to Burn, for more in-depth looks at criminal fires and the mysteries they hold.

Haunted Atlas
[Haunted Atlas Podcast](https://hauntedatlas.com)

Dairyland Frights
[Dairyland Frights Podcast](https://dairylandfrights.com)

True Crime to Burn
[Crime to Burn Podcast](https://crimetoburn.com)

Peshtigo Fire
[Peshtigo Fire Museum](https://www.peshtigofiremuseum.com)

University of Maryland
[University of Maryland Fire Protection Engineering](https://www.fpe.umd.edu)