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Iowa Woman Arrested for Setting Fire to Porch, Claims Witchcraft

The fire, ignited by Michelle Young using items found on a walk, was quickly extinguished with minimal damage.

  • Michelle Young, 46, was arrested in Burlington, Iowa, for setting fire to a stranger's porch, claiming she was a witch.
  • Young was attracted to the home by a 'Witches Welcome' sign and used miscellaneous items found during a walk to start the fire.
  • The incident caused minimal damage to the porch and was caught on the homeowner's security camera.
  • Young faces charges of misdemeanor Reckless Use of Fire and possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • She is being held on a $5,000 cash bond with a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 29.
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