An Indiana man was arrested for arson after he cut off his genitals and set them on fire. According to FOX59 News, the man originally told the police that he had been stabbed while in downtown Fort Wayne. However, he later admitted to “cutting off his p*nis” and setting it on fire in May.
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Indian Man Allegedly Sets Genitals Ablaze After Cutting Them Off
The Fort Wayne Fire Department reportedly arrived at a home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on May 6 while responding to a garage fire. The property owners were allegedly awakened by a neighbor warning them about the flames.
The family later discovered that one family member, Christopher Peden, was missing. When he was located by officers from the Fort Wayne Police Department, he claimed that he had been stabbed downtown, according to WPTA.
Peden later said he wanted to be honest and admitted he cut off his genitals with a kitchen knife. He revealed that he poured gasoline on his p*nis after cutting it off and “set it on fire on the floor of the garage just inside the door.”
Christopher Peden Was Arrested For Arson
Peden was arrested for arson after being treated at a local hospital. He admitted to FWPD police officers that he cut off his genitals at approximately 2:00 a.m. before starting the fire.
The Indiana man added that he then walked away to find the authorities. The home where the fire was started reportedly belongs to Peden’s mother.
Peden was charged with one count of arson and could face up to 12 years in prison if convicted.
Peden Was Charged With Felony Arson
Peden was arrested and charged with Level 4 felony arson.
The evidence collected by the authorities reportedly included four BIC lighters and a red gas container.
The FWPD also located a kitchen knife inside the garage after the fire was put out. There is no word on where Peden’s genitals are currently.
According to TMZ, Peden was released on $10,00 bail. However, Peden is not allowed to leave Indiana as he awaits trial.
