Authorities in Fort Wayne are investigating a shocking case that began as a reported stabbing and arson incident before taking a bizarre turn. A local man was arrested after allegedly admitting to an act that stunned investigators.
According to police, Christopher Peden has been charged with arson after he allegedly cut off his own penis and used it to ignite a fire inside his mother's garage. Officers said Peden first claimed he had been stabbed in the downtown area, prompting an investigation into the alleged attack.
However, while receiving treatment at a hospital, investigators say he changed his story. Peden reportedly told officers that he had severed his own penis, poured gasoline over it, set it on fire, and then walked away after starting the blaze. Get The Full Story Here.
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