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Shapiro arson suspect’s family had sought help for days from authorities before attack
Cody Balmer’s family said before the attack, he acted erratically, including by chewing on batteries and disappearing for ...
Man charged with arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home struggled with mental health, brother says
A man charged with setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion over the weekend had struggled with mental ...
Pa. cops confirm Cory Balmer’s mom tried to have him committed 3 days before attack on governor — but they couldn’t do anything
Cops said that Pennsylvania law only allows involuntary commitment if someone is suicidal, harming themselves, unable to care ...
Police defend response to calls about firebombing suspect before attack on Pa. governor
Penbrook police said they needed to see Cody Balmer's behavior in person before they could try to have him involuntarily ...
Bail denied for suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro's residence
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPVI) -- Cody Balmer, who is suspected of starting a fire on Sunday at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's ...
Cody Balmer Pulls 'Sick Faces' Outside Court
The man accused of torching Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home adopted a disturbing expression by rolling his eyes back and extending his tongue.
Closed door helped save Gov. Shapiro and his family in arson attack on their home that caused millions in damage: officials
Cody Balmer, 38, is accused of using homemade Molotov cocktails to set Shapiro’s official residence alight early Sunday in ...