Casefile True Crime
Case 280: The Stockton Arsonist
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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- The discovery of a videotape showing a house burning led to the infamous Stockton Arsonist case.
- The investigation into the arsonist revealed a pattern of destructive acts and rituals.
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Discovering the Mysterious Videotape
While experiencing car trouble in California's Central Valley on a hot summer day, Joseph Villa and his son stumbled upon a videotape showing a house engulfed in flames. Intrigued, the Villa family watched the tape at home, leading them to pass it along to authorities. The authorities speculated on the tape's origin and potential connection to occult practices, setting off a year-long investigation into the mysterious arson incident.
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