"Why Do People Light Fires?" - Criminal Psychologist Explains The Mind Of An Arsonist

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"Why? What kind of satisfaction and gratification does a Pyromaniac gain from starting fires?"

After the horrific bushfires that ravaged SA last year, it is disgusting to think that the Cherry Gardens blaze that covered the city in smoke on Sunday was started intentionally. 

Roo and Ditts talked with Criminal Psychologist Sandy Rea about what goes on inside the mind of a person who would commit such an atrocity. 

Rea broke down the psychological profile of an Arsonist as well as highlighting the personal traits they are likely to have.

Listen to the full discussion here:

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27 January 2021




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