GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — The mastermind of an arson spree that destroyed or damaged dozens of homes under construction outside Washington was sentenced Monday to nearly 20 years behind bars. Two other men were also sent to prison.
Patrick Walsh, 22, was found guilty in September of conspiracy for the Dec. 6, 2004, rampage at the well-to-do Hunters Brooke development. No one was injured.
U.S. District Judge Roger Titus described the arson as unparalleled in its scope as he sentenced Walsh to 19 years and seven months, the maximum.
Aaron Speed, 22, received eight years and four months, and Jeremy Parady, 21, got seven years and three months. Both pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit arson.
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Two other men are scheduled to go on trial next year.