Man Sets Own Home and Relatives' Houses on Fire | Leicester News

Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

A man named Karl Poxon was sentenced to indefinite psychiatric confinement after setting three homes ablaze—including his own, where his kids were sleeping—using gasoline. His daughters escaped by jumping from a second-floor window, and all suffered smoke inhalation. He also torched his brother’s and sister’s homes, but families escaped with help from neighbors. Despite severe mental illness—including delusions and hallucinations—he was found legally responsible. His daughter feared for his well-being, and even his siblings spoke out with compassion. The judge emphasized the near-tragedy and…