Remember Harry Burkhart, the man accused of setting dozens of fires in Los Angeles around last New Year's weekend? His mother, 53-year-old Dorothee, is still facing extradition to her native Germany, where she is wanted on multiple fraud charges, including not paying for her own breast implants.
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Remember the Hollywood Serial Arsonist? His Mother is Still Fighting Extradition to Germany
Victim of New Year's Fires Will Hold Fundraiser
Many an Angeleno breathed a sigh of relief when Harry Burkhart, accused of setting nearly 50 fires in the L.A. area around New Year's, was caught. But for those whose apartments or homes were hit by Burkhart's blazes, his arrest didn't mean the end of their ordeal.
Accused Serial Arsonist's Alleged Free-Loader "Mutter" Being Extradited Back to Germany
Dorothee Burkhart, the fugitive from Germany and mother of accused serial arsonist Harry Burkhart, is closer to being extradited to face criminal proceedings in her homeland. Today, prosecutors filed the formal extradition package, which includes 17 charges levied against the elder Burkhart in Germany.
Hollywood Arson Suspect's Mother Tells Judge Her Son Is Being Framed By German Nazis, Argues She Should Stay In U.S. to Defend Him
The mother of Hollywood arson suspect Harry Burkhart wants to be released on bail, so she can help to defend her son who she believes was set up by Nazis. She told the judge the Nazis "want to have me back" in Germany.
Suspected LA Serial Arsonist Pleads Not Guilty On 100 Counts, Bail Raised to $7.5 Million
Suspected serial arsonist Harry Burkhart was in court today for arraignment on 100 criminal counts stemming from his alleged role in 49 arson fires that were set in Los Angeles during four nights in December and January.
Alleged Arson Spree Suspect Burkhart Will Face 100 Criminal Counts for Role in 49 Fires
As expected, the charges against suspected arsonist Harry Burkhart are continuing to mount, as today prosecutors are expected to add a whopping 63 additional criminal counts to the 37 counts Burkhart already faces. That brings the total of criminal counts Burkhart currently will face up to 100.
Arson Spree Suspect's Mother Rants Again in L.A. Courtroom, Says She and Her Son Are Victims, Not Criminals
Dorothee Burkhart, the 53-year-old German mother of arson spree suspect Harry Burkhart, made another appearance in court today, and also made a spectacle of herself as she spouted off about her son and her treatment by authorities.
Arson Spree Suspect Under Investigation For Fires in Vancouver, Too
Suspected arsonist Harry Burkhart is reportedly under investigation in Vancouver, Canada, according to the L.A. Times. Burkhart, 24, lived in Vancouver prior to living in Los Angeles, and drives a van with British Columbia plates.
Arson Suspect Harry Burkhart Kept News Clippings of Arson Cases in Los Angeles and Germany
When investigators searched the home of arson suspect Harry Burkhart they turned up something interesting: news clippings of arson cases in Germany and Los Angeles.
Some of the news clippings included stories about car blazes set in Germany last year, but investigators would not comment on whether Burkhart was considered a suspect in those cases.
Arson Suspect's Arraignment Postponed Until January 24
The arraignment of arson suspect Harry Burkhart has been postponed until later this month.
Burkhart, 24, is scheduled to be arraigned January 24.
Arson Suspect Harry Burkhart Facing 37 Felony Counts For Fire-Setting Spree, More Charges Could Still Be Filed
Harry Burkhart will face 37 felony counts of arson when he is arraigned in a Los Angeles court this afternoon. Burkhart, 24, is suspected of setting cars and carports ablaze during a four-night spree in Hollywood, West Hollywood, North Hollywood, and Burbank.
Meet the Beverly Hills Lawyer Who Nabbed the Hollywood Arson Suspect While Moonlighting as a Reserve Deputy
Shervin Lalezary, the unassuming Beverly Hills lawyer (it turns out that's not an oxymoron), is getting his moment in the spotlight after nabbing the Hollywood arson suspect.
Arson Suspect: Arraignment Likely Today, Mom Claims He's Been Taken By the Nazis [UPDATED]
Harry Burkhart, the suspected arsonist behind 53 car fires set over a four-day period last week in Los Angeles, is likely to be arraigned today, and prosecutors will reveal this morning just what and how many charges he will face.
Arson Suspect's Mother Wanted in Germany On 19 Counts of Fraud
Dorothee Burkhart, the mother of suspected spree arsonist Harry Burkhart, is "wanted in Germany on 19 counts of fraud, most stemming from allegations that she bilked apartment renters out of security deposits," reports City News Service.
Arson Suspect's Mother Due In Court Today As Part of Her Extradition to Germany
Dorothee Burkhart, the mother of Harry Burkhart, the 24-year-old suspected arsonist who set cars and carports ablaze all over Los Angeles on a 4-day spree, is due in court this afternoon for a detention hearing.
Arsonist May Have Been Reacting to Mother's Pending Deportation
The man accused of setting fires around L.A. over the past week might have been acting out over his mother's pending deportation. At the time of his arrest, 24-year-old Harry Burkhart told officers, "I hate America,"
L.A. Arsonist: Authorities Release Identity of Suspect, Investigation Remains Ongoing
Officials from multiple agencies held a press conference this evening to share information about the arrest of a suspect in a series of 53 arson fires set in the city of Los Angeles, as well as in Burbank and West Hollywood, over the past four days.
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