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Two teens charged in arson that destroyed historic church
NBC 25 ^ | July 12, 2022 | SHANNON STOWERS | WCHS

Posted on 07/24/2022 1:50:25 PM PDT by Morgana

RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed a historic West Virginia church, according to court records.

Braxton Allan Miller, 18, of Charleston, and James Dean Elmore, 19, of Beckley were charged for their alleged roles in an arson that leveled the Saint Colman Roman Catholic Church near Shady Spring on June 25, a criminal complaint filed in Raleigh County Magistrate Court notes.

Miller was accused of lighting a fire in the church after a group of people had been partying on the premises overnight, court records said. He is charged with first-degree arson and conspiracy.

Elmore has been charged with conspiracy and accessory after the fact.

The blaze was discovered the morning of June 26 and reported by neighbors and the property’s caretaker.

During an initial investigation, West Virginia State Police said a K-9 alerted to an accelerant that was used in the fire.

Investigators said they then received an anonymous tip that a group of people had been drinking and partying at the church the night it was set on fire, according to the complaint.

Troopers made contact with Elmore, and another suspect, and the two accused Miller of lighting a set of plastic flowers on fire, putting them in the middle of the church, and covering them with a pew before leaving.

The pair also showed investigators a video of the group drinking Natty Daddy on the way to the church, a can of which was found near the premises after the fire.

Warrants were issued for the arrest of Miller and Elmore shortly after, and they are currently being held in Southern Regional Jail on $75,000 surety/cash bonds.

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To: Morgana

Teens? No. They are adults at the ages of 18 and 19. They are adult arsonists, and they must be punished accordingly if found guilty.


21 posted on 07/24/2022 2:58:37 PM PDT by em2vn
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To: Secret Agent Man

18 and 19 yo. They’re old enough to vote and serve in the military. Those are men.


22 posted on 07/24/2022 3:00:32 PM PDT by virgil (The evil that men do lives after them )
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To: Scrambler Bob

In AZ we have Mickey D’s. Horrible stuff and only available in 40 ounces. My son and his friends used to drink it 20+ years ago and you only needed 1, which is all they could afford. 🤣


23 posted on 07/24/2022 3:36:19 PM PDT by Prince of Space (Let’s Go, Brandon! )
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To: em2vn

Well if we refer to blacks as “Amish”, maybe we should refer to these guys as “Watusis”.


24 posted on 07/24/2022 3:37:51 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Scrambler Bob

Or maybe “Natty Parental Unit Beer”


25 posted on 07/24/2022 3:46:10 PM PDT by Wilhelm Tell (True or False? This is not a tag line.)
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To: Morgana
A shame - looked like a beautiful church.


26 posted on 07/24/2022 3:56:26 PM PDT by GaltAdonis
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To: Drew68

The one on the left looks like the Geico caveman.


27 posted on 07/24/2022 4:06:12 PM PDT by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: Drew68

caning would be a fair punishment.


28 posted on 07/24/2022 4:12:41 PM PDT by healy61
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To: Morgana

Natural Lite Beer. Probably tall boys.


29 posted on 07/24/2022 4:13:41 PM PDT by healy61
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To: healy61
caning would be a fair punishment.

An option. Looking at that church interior, I'd favor hanging.

30 posted on 07/24/2022 4:14:28 PM PDT by SamuraiScot
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To: Morgana
The historic Saint Colman church was built in 1878 on Irish Mountain. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 as a landmark reminder of the prominent Irish immigrant community that settled on the mountain.

Stupid little jerks. Destroying a church that is also historical landmark.

The participation trophy and time-out culture strikes again.

31 posted on 07/24/2022 4:24:07 PM PDT by Allegra
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To: Allegra
"Stupid little jerks. Destroying a church that is also historical landmark."

I very much doubt these two have much in the way of any developed political or economic philosophy, but this is a perfect illustration of precisely why marxism takes hold and needs to be vigorously and vigalently opposed. It takes entrepreneurs, craftsmen, visionary thinkers and hard work to create. Any dullard can destroy.

32 posted on 07/24/2022 4:38:25 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack
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To: Drew68

Proud mommas.


33 posted on 07/24/2022 4:50:43 PM PDT by freedomjusticeruleoflaw (Strange that a man with his wealth would have to resort to prostitution.)
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To: Joe 6-pack
I very much doubt these two have much in the way of any developed political or economic philosophy…

Exactly. Just a couple of stupid, selfish little jerks.

They were probably overindulged growing up and every demand they made was promptly met by their parents or teachers.

34 posted on 07/24/2022 5:03:01 PM PDT by Allegra
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To: Morgana

Mandatory sentence in this case should be:
Paying restitution to the church for the rest of their miserable lives.
Let them keep the first $150. of any paycheck they receive, the rest goes to the church. Let them own nothing.


35 posted on 07/24/2022 5:29:19 PM PDT by Fireone (When they pry them from my cold, dead, unvaccinated hands.)
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To: Morgana

18 and 19 year-olds are adults. Charge, try and sentence them accordingly.


36 posted on 07/24/2022 5:55:04 PM PDT by muir_redwoods (Freedom isn't free, liberty isn't liberal and you'll never find anything Right on the Left)
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To: Morgana

Are there no trees in WV?


37 posted on 07/24/2022 6:38:59 PM PDT by xone ( )
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To: Morgana

Sometimes, sheer stupidity is its own explanation. I bet these two geniuses think Roe v Wade is an MMA match.


38 posted on 07/24/2022 6:44:19 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: GaltAdonis
That's a beautiful church, but it's not the one these 'tards burned.

They burned this backwoods colonial-era church, built by hand by the priest who founded the Parish.

39 posted on 07/24/2022 6:48:29 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: SamuraiScot

See #39.


40 posted on 07/24/2022 6:50:01 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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