Arsonist Pleads Guilty to Firebombing Governor's Residence
Cody Balmer, a 38-year-old man from Harrisburg, has pleaded guilty to all charges related to the arson of Governor Josh Shapiro's residence in April.
Balmer appeared in person at the Dauphin County Courthouse, where he admitted to attempted 1st degree murder, dozens of arson-related charges, and terrorism.
The night of the arson, Balmer called 911 and admitted to setting fire to Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence with several Molotov cocktails around 2 a.m.
At the time of the incident, Governor Shapiro and his family were inside the residence asleep.
Balmer's plea hearing was attended by the accused, who was seen walking into the courthouse in a red jumper with his hands cuffed and ankles chained together.
Author's summary: Cody Balmer pleads guilty to arson and terrorism charges.