Suspect in Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion Arson Case Exhibits Unusual Behavior Before Court Arraignment

Man charged with arson at governor's home struggled with mental health, brother says

A man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion over the weekend had struggled with mental illness, twice being treated at a psychiatric hospital, as his life unraveled dramatically in the past few years, his brother said…

Shapiro hosts second Passover Seder in wake of mansion firebombing

(The Center Square) – One day after the Passover Seder firebombing of his official residence in Harrisburg, Gov. Josh Shapiro hosted a second observation marking the beginning of the Jewish holiday in the partially-charred mansion.

Man charged in PA governor's mansion fire got past state police protecting Shapiro

Governors are usually protected by members of their state police forces. Suspect Cody Balmer managed to evade them in Pennsylvania arson attack.

Man accused of trying to kill Josh Shapiro lost his home, tried suicide, was melting down

The suspect in Sunday's arson at the Governor's Residence seemed to be spiraling in the last few years, with records of job losses, mortgage foreclosures and an apparent suicide attempt.

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.

Man faces attempted murder, terrorism charges after arson attack on Pennsylvania governor’s home - National

Balmer allegedly entered the mansion through its southern wing via a room often used to host parties and display art before setting fire to it using Molotov cocktails.