By Steve Neavling
Ticklethewire.com
The ATF is investigating a rash of suspicious fires targeting Jehovah’s Witness worship centers in Washington State.
A predawn fire on Friday was the fifth suspected arson in Thurston County in the past nine months. The fire destroyed the kingdom hall, and the ATF said it was intentionally set.
No arrests have been made. Surveillance video captured one person, who was wearing a hoodie and coveralls, setting fire to the side of a hall.
Authorities aren’t sure if that’s the only culprit, and the motive remains elusive.
“Why is this specific religion being targeted?” Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza told KOMO, the ABC affiliate in Seattle. “Why are these churches being targeted? What are they doing that is so wrong and oppressive?”
