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Is 15 Years Enough for JP Arsonist?
A Dorchester man received a prison sentence and probation for igniting a series of destructive fires in the area, but will he serve enough time?
Jose Baez, an arsonist who lit devastating fires in Jamaica Plain and nearby communities, will serve 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of arson last week. He lit gasoline-soaked tires in front of the garages at Jamaica Plain Auto Body in 2009; he caused $2.7 million in damage when he lit a Kenmore Square apartment building the same year. These were two arson incidents Baez admitted to, but there were six others listed in a document provided by the U.S. Department of Justice this week. Baez also has to pay $3.2 million in restitution fees to victims, but is 15 years enough for this serial arsonist? Tell us in the comments.
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Ingrida
4:44 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Liam, I agree with you. I moved to America from Europe 5 years ago, and my first impression was - how human (with no car) unfriendly this country is. All Europe uses public transportation - it is reliable and safe. People here are so lazy - they drive to get cup of coffee across the street. Life style has to change, mentality has to change - it will take a while...but if you worry about the … more ›