Cody Balmer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder
Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to attempted murder for firebombing the home of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
In Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Balmer, 38, faces 25 to 50 years in prison under a plea agreement, according to prosecutors.
He told police he harbored "hatred" towards Governor Shapiro and threw a Molotov cocktail at the Democrat's official residence during the first night of the Passover holiday.
He would "have beaten him with his hammer" if he had encountered Shapiro during the attack.
Balmer's actions were motivated by his hatred towards the Governor.
Author's Summary
Cody Balmer pleads guilty to attempted murder for firebombing Governor Shapiro's home.
- Crime: Attempted murder and firebombing
- Sentence: 25 to 50 years in prison
- Motivation: Hatred towards Governor Shapiro