The Satanic Temple in Salem, Massachusetts was burned due to arson and a man has been arrested for the crime. Here are the facts you need to know about the Satanic Temple arson case.
Police have named Daniel Lucey as the man they allege committed arson at the temple.
Satanic Temple Arson Details
One Man Arrested For Satanic Temple Arson. “One person is in custody in connection with a fire at the Satanic Temple in Salem, Massachusetts, late Friday night, police said. Salem police confirm they arrested a suspect after the fire at the Satanic Temple, located at 64 Bridge Street. The suspect’s name was not immediately released. Aerial footage from the scene showed at least three fire trucks and a handful of police vehicles.” [NBC]
Arsonist Was Wearing T-Shirt That Said “God.” “Lucien Greaves, the temple’s co-founder, posted on Twitter what appeared to be security camera images of a man wearing a gray T-shirt emblazoned with the word “GOD,” who Greaves said was spreading accelerant on the porch of the temple in the photos, which also showed flames in two areas of the porch.” [Boston Globe]
This holy crusader in a "GOD" tshirt just dumped an accelerant on The Satanic Temple headquarters and lit it on fire. If you have any information, immediately contact @SalemMAPolice 978-744-1212 pic.twitter.com/PgoULGiKuN
— Lucien Greaves (@LucienGreaves) June 11, 2022
Temple Recently Requested Flag On Boston City Hall. “The Satanic Temple is requesting to fly a flag over Boston City Hall after the U.S. Supreme Court this week ruled the city violated the free speech rights of a conservative activist seeking to fly a Christian flag outside the downtown building. The Salem-based group on Tuesday tweeted a copy of its request to raise a flag to mark Satanic Appreciation Week from July 23-29.” [NBC]
Temple Is Part Of Art Gallery With 8-Foot Tall Baphomet Statue. “Salem Art Gallery is the International Headquarters for The Satanic Temple (TST), a non-theistic religious organization with active chapters worldwide. It is home to the infamous, controversial 8½ foot-tall bronze Baphomet statue, which has obtained worldwide renown as a patriotic and Satanic symbol of pluralism and religious freedom.” [Salem.org]
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