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Re: Indiana Arson/Homicide charges dropped
Posted by:
DG29 (IP Logged)
Date: January 14, 2019 10:02PM
“A review of the chemical analysis data revealed that the MPD from the two samples had a different source, and it appeared that both samples exhibited incidental ignitable liquid, not an accelerant”
John, would you mind expanding on the above/how would a chemist accomplish this and what would it look like on a report that a fire investigator would be reviewing. Thank you in advance.
Darin Golden
Fire Investigator/K9 Handler
Chula Vista Fire Department
dgolden@chulavistaca.gov