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Say WHAT?! Indiana Man Allegedly Sets Genitals Ablaze After Cutting Them Off

Court records say Christopher Michael Peden was released after posting bond, with investigators citing evidence that the garage fire was intentional.

  • On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 36-year-old Indiana man Christopher Michael Peden was released from custody after posting a $10,000 surety bond. He faces a felony arson charge.
  • The bizarre event unfolded on May 6, 2026, in Fort Wayne when firefighters responded to a garage fire at Peden's mother's property. Investigators discovered a gasoline container, four BIC lighters, and a kitchen knife among the charred debris.
  • Initially claiming he was a violent assault victim, Peden later dropped the false narrative at the hospital. He told investigators he "wanted to be truthful," confessing to severing his own genitals and igniting the fire.
  • The Allen County Prosecutor's Office filed arson charges following his confession. Peden's release is subject to strict judicial conditions, primarily forbidding him from leaving Indiana without prior court authorization.
  • Peden is scheduled for further hearings on July 13 and August 31, 2026, where legal teams will address the pending charges. He remains under supervision of the justice system until these dates.
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The Sun broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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