John Orr

Criminal

Birthday April 26, 1949

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace California

Age 74 years old

About

Fire captain in Southern California who turned out to be a serial arsonist.

Before Fame

Authorities first got suspicious when a fingerprint from a suspected arson site was matched to him.

Trivia

Because his fires were responsible for much property damage and four lost lives, the prosecutors asked for the death penalty; ultimately, he was sentenced to life in prison.

Family Life

He grew up in Southern California.

Associated With

His story became the basis of the HBO film Point of Origin, starring Ray Liotta.