Burned: Pyromania, Murder, and a Daughter's Nightmare

A True Crime Story by John Glatt

On a cold winter night in January 1985, a fire tore through a small home in suburban Chicago. Inside, six people were trapped: a mother, father, and four children. By the time firefighters arrived, it was too late. The house was completely engulfed in flames, and all six victims were dead.

The fire was quickly ruled arson, and the investigation soon focused on the father, John Orr. Orr had a history of mental illness, including pyromania, and he had been abusive towards his wife and children in the past.

Burned: Pyromania, Murder, and a Daughter's Nightmare

by Lori Orr Kovach

4 out of 5

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As the investigation continued, detectives uncovered a chilling story of domestic violence, mental illness, and murder. Orr had been planning to kill his family for months, and he had even Free Downloadd a can of gasoline to use as an accelerant.

On the night of the fire, Orr poured gasoline throughout the house and then set it ablaze. He then locked the doors and windows, trapping his family inside.

As the fire raged, Orr's wife and children screamed for help. But their cries were drowned out by the roar of the flames.

One by one, they succumbed to the smoke and flames. Orr's wife died first, followed by his three youngest children. His oldest daughter, 11-year-old Jennifer, managed to escape through a window.

Jennifer was the only survivor of the fire, and she was the one who told police about her father's plot to kill the family.

Orr was arrested and charged with six counts of murder. He was convicted and sentenced to death. He died in prison in 1995.

Jennifer Orr's story is a harrowing account of survival and resilience. She lost her entire family in a senseless act of violence, but she refused to let her father's actions define her.

Today, Jennifer is a successful businesswoman and mother. She has dedicated her life to helping others who have experienced domestic violence and child abuse.

John Glatt's book, BURNED: PYROMANIA, MURDER, AND A DAUGHTER'S NIGHTMARE, is a powerful and unforgettable account of this tragic story. It is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, domestic violence, or the power of survival.

Praise for BURNED:

"A gripping and terrifying true crime story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - Ann Rule, author of The Stranger Beside Me

"A heartbreaking and ultimately inspiring story of survival and resilience." - People magazine

"A must-read for anyone interested in true crime or the power of the human spirit." - Kirkus Reviews

Burned: Pyromania, Murder, and a Daughter's Nightmare

by Lori Orr Kovach

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3083 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	340 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE