A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after he allegedly set a woman's house on fire after she rejected his romantic advances, killing her in the process. The Lewistown Police Department said in a statement on Friday, May 8, that Robert Zimmerman was arrested on an outstanding warrant over a fatal arson. Zimmerman, 40, was taken into custody after firefighters were called to a home to control a house fire around 11:55 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, according to Law & Crime. The property owner had subleased the house to several people, including current tenant Brandy Phillippe.
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Man Allegedly Set Home on Fire, Killing Woman After She Rejected Him
May 11, 2026
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