Texas Woman gets 12 years for Starting Fire that Destroyed Cousin’s Home, Killed Dog

January 19, 2024 - Tyler, TX - Ruthie Cassettari was sentenced to 12 years in prison in Judge Austin Reeve Jackson’s Court after pleading guilty to arson.

On April 23, 2023, Cassettari arrived at her cousin’s home, where she then soaked newspaper in lighter fluid, put it under the door, and lit it on fire. The fire burned down her cousin’s home, killed a dog, and destroyed a vehicle and motorcycle. Cassettari was placed on the scene by a neighbor’s ring camera and her phone records.

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