Serial Arsonist The "Spector" Paul Keller

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Our fourth episode this season is a little different from the normal serial killers we cover. In this episode, we will delve into one of the most prolific serial arsonists in US history. There are many others who have set more fires, however, what this arsonist was able to accomplish in just 6 short months set the greater Seattle area on high alert and sent firefighters into a panic as there was no end in sight.

Multiple families lost their homes and all their belongings, people lost businesses and ultimately 3 lives would be lost after a retirement home was targeted. The destruction would be estimated at around $40 million in total. Because of the ghostlike ability, the arsonist had to move from place to place while remaining unseen, he was given the nickname Spector.

Ultimately, it was a risky maneuver by the Sno-King Arson Task Force that brought an end to this arsonist. It was a risk that paid off and led to the capture of 27-year-old Paul Keller in February of 1993.

Let us know your thoughts on this case!




Paul’s very small Wikipedia page

https://bit.ly/3mcYBqC


Unknown arsonist on the loose

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After the Spector is found

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Collecting the reward

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Sno-King Arson Task Force recognized

https://bit.ly/3sbJO3x


Recommended to read and watch:

The Anatomy of Motive: The FBI's Legendary Mindhunter Explore The Key to Understanding and Catching Violent Criminals by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker

https://bit.ly/3GPrlOf


Evil Lives Here, Season 2 Episode 1 “Not My Boy”

Included with the Discovery+ app, or available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3F7D8a2


Not Our Son, 1995 starring Neil Patrick Harris as Paul Keller and Gerald McRaney as George Keller

Part 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZghZXvhUo8

Part 2- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjBZaT5xAJM

Part 3- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wR-XB9YTBo


An article on the making of the movie

https://bit.ly/3styCQ3