Man Accused of Arson After Self-Amputation | Indianapolis News

A Fort Wayne, Indiana man faces arson charges after allegedly setting his mother’s garage ablaze—by cutting off his own penis, dousing it in gasoline, and igniting it. The fire spread to two other properties and vehicles, and though Peden initially vanished, he later turned himself in claiming he’d been stabbed. Investigators found a gas can, lighters, and a knife at the scene—and he reportedly confessed to the whole sordid act. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c6c61e5a1f2cac18