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Inside an Arsonist's Mind
URL: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20031029/inside-arsonists-mind

Description:
This 2003 article explores the psychological profile of arsonists. Topics include intelligence and arson and motivations such as anger, revenge, excitement, and arousal. Also includes a list of "red flags that could identify a possible arsonist-in-the-works," such as "children who start playing with matches or fire as early as age 3." From WebMD.

Publisher:
WebMD, Inc.

Extra Keywords
forensic pyromania

LII Database Information:
Record 22925 created by Maria Brandt on 11/20/2006
Last modification on 04/05/2007
Published: 11/22/2006  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22925