Casefile True Crime Case 280: The Stockton Arsonist
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Apr 20, 2024 In 1989, a VHS tape found in Stockton reveals footage of a house burning, leading to a hunt for the mysterious arsonist. Investigators hit dead ends until enlisting Unsolved Mysteries. Clues from the tape and cult-related objects unfold a bizarre arson case. With media collaboration, viewer identification, and new leads, the Stockton Arsonist is finally unveiled through disturbing videotapes and a troubling confession.
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Discovery of the Tape
- On August 15, 1989, Joseph Villa's car overheated near Stockton, California.
- While seeking help, his son found a VHS tape containing footage of a house fire.
Arsonist's Narration
- The arsonist filmed the fire, narrating the destruction.
- He seemed excited and claimed responsibility for the fire.
Additional Evidence
- The tape also included footage from A Nightmare on Elm Street.
- Investigators found a skull, pestle, and heavy metal audio cassettes with the jacket.