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Suspect arrested after fire damages historic Mississippi synagogue

Source: deseret.com deseret.com
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A historic synagogue in Mississippi caught fire early Saturday morning, and by Monday, a man was arrested and charged with arson. The suspect admitted to targeting the building because of its “Jewish ties,” according to FBI reports. The fire occurred at Beth Israel, the only synagogue in Jackson, at around 3 a.m. No injuries were reported from the fire, according to The New York Times. The suspect has been identified as Stephen Spencer Pittman, and on Monday, he was charged with damaging or destroying a building by means of fire or an explosive. In an affidavit filed on Monday in...
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January 12, 2026

FBI: Suspect Targeted Synagogue as Jewish House of Worship


Source: newsmax.com newsmax.com

January 12, 2026

Mississippi synagogue arson suspect said “he finally got them” after starting blaze, FBI complaint says


Source: cbsnews.com cbsnews.com

January 12, 2026

Suspect in Mississippi synagogue arson targeted it because of ‘Jewish ties’


Source: inquirer.com inquirer.com

January 12, 2026

old Stephen Spencer Pittman identified as suspect, called it ‘Satan’s building’


Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com timesofindia.indiatimes.com

January 12, 2026

Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire chose target over its ‘Jewish ties’: FBI


Source: nypost.com nypost.com

January 11, 2026

Historic Mississippi Synagogue Torched in Arson Attack, Suspect Arrested


Source: newsweek.com newsweek.com

January 11, 2026

Arrest made in alleged arson fire at historic Mississippi synagogue


Source: abcnews.go.com abcnews.go.com

January 11, 2026

Suspect arrested after fire burns oldest Mississippi synagogue


Source: washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com

January 11, 2026

Fire damages historic Mississippi synagogue, suspect arrested


Source: cbsnews.com cbsnews.com

January 11, 2026

Fire destroys Jackson, Mississippi’s only synagogue, suspect arrested


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