Suspect Kevin Carlson, 30, appears in court over the Bidwell Mansion arson, potentially linked to political ideologies.

Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30, is the primary suspect in the arson of the historic Bidwell Mansion in December 2024. Appearing in court, Carlson requested a lawyer, as investigators found he purchased a gas canister linked to the fire. Surveillance and social media analysis suggest a politically motivated act, possibly tied to anti-colonial or leftist ideologies. Carlson faces up to 11 years in prison.

January 07, 2025
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