Suspected Bidwell Mansion arsonist driven by 'very left-wing' politics, officials say
Kevin Carlson, 30, faces felony arson charges for allegedly setting the fire that destroyed Chico's historic Bidwell Mansion.
Bidwell Mansion arson suspect defers plea
The Chico man suspected of arson to Bidwell Mansion, Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30, deferred his plea once again after a second arraignment hearing at Butte County Superior Court.
Authorities detail how Bidwell Mansion was set ablaze — and what led to arson suspect’s arrest
Investigators combed through thousands of videos to eventually identify the man suspected of burning the historic mansion.
'Connecting the dots': District Attorney shares how investigators identified Bidwell Mansion arson suspect
Officials on Friday said they arrested a person in connection with a fire that destroyed one of Northern California's most famous homes.
TRACING THE STEPS OF ARSON SUSPECT: Bidwell Mansion fire burned for an hour before it was reported, DA says
Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30, was charged with the crime of arson to a structure or forest with an enhancement of using a “device designed to accelerate the fire,” carrying a potential
Arrest made in Bidwell Mansion arson: 30-year-old accused of starting fire at CA landmark
Authorities have arrested a Chico man in connection with the intentional blaze that destroyed Chico’s historic Bidwell Mansion in December, California State Parks officials announced Friday.
Bidwell Mansion arson suspect returns to court for continued arraignment
The suspect accused of setting the fire that destroyed the historic Bidwell Mansion will return to court today for the continuation of his arraignment.
New details on Bidwell Mansion arson suspect
30-year-old Kevin Alexander Carlson, of Chico, was arrested in connection to the suspected arson. The arrest was announced by California State Parks on Jan. 3. The fire itself started early on Dec. 11 and caused severe damage to the 26-room building, which was undergoing renovations before the fire broke out.
Man accused of arson fire that destroyed Chico's Bidwell Mansion
Officials on Friday said they arrested a person in connection with a fire that destroyed one of Northern California's most famous homes. The Bidwell Mansion in Chico was left in ruin after it caught fire on Dec.
Surveillance and explosive details emerge in Bidwell Mansion arson case; Suspect arrested
In a press conference today, Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey unveiled new details regarding the events leading up to the fire that destroyed the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.
Northern California man arrested on suspicion of starting fire that ravaged historic Bidwell Mansion
A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting a fire that ravaged the Bidwell Mansion, an iconic ...
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Historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico destroyed by fire, Californians mourn loss
The Bidwell Mansion, a California State Park, was engulfed in flames around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Chico Fire Department Deputy Chief of Operations Chris Zinko told USA TODAY. The department ...