How a half-eaten burrito led to charges in the firebombing of an anti-abortion office
Federal officials say they've arrested a 29-year-old Wisconsin man in connection with the May 2022 incident. They found him with the help of forensics and fast food.
by Rachel Treisman
Mar 29, 2023
4 minutes
Federal authorities say they've charged a suspect in connection with the firebombing of an anti-abortion lobbying group's office in Wisconsin — nearly a year later, and with the help of a half-eaten burrito.
The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that it had arrested Madison, Wis., resident Hridindu Sankar Roychowdhury, 29, at an airport in Boston. He had a one-way ticket to Guatemala, the agency said.
He has been charged with one count of attempting to cause damage by means of fire or an explosive, court documents show.
"According to the complaint, Mr. Roychowdhury used an incendiary device in violation of federal law
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