Multiple Familial Arson Murders, Suicide Attempts Reported Across India

In Ohio, Scott Hickman was convicted of murdering Kimberly Fulton and her toddler son in 1995, a case that went cold until being reopened in 2019 and resulting in his indictment in 2021. In India, multiple incidents of domestic violence involving setting family members on fire have been reported recently. In east Delhi, Ranvir Singh was set ablaze by his son-in-law while trying to protect his daughter from abuse, resulting in severe burns and the son's arrest. In Tamil Nadu, P. Saveriya poured petrol on his wife and son and set them on fire before attempting to kill himself; the wife and son died, and Saveriya was hospitalized with critical burns. These cases highlight ongoing severe domestic violence issues across different regions, often culminating in fatal violence involving fire. Police investigations continue in all cases, with charges filed against the accused individuals.