DNA evidence from beanie convicts man of arson that killed ex-partner's cats
Mitchell Kerfoot, 26, avoided jail Friday after burning his ex-partner's Grafton home in 2024, killing her cats. DNA from a beanie left at the scene linked him to the arson attack. Judge Robert Newlinds sentenced Kerfoot to two years intensive corrections, citing his mental health issues and autism diagnosis, finding he lacked emotional maturity to grasp consequences.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 02:30 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 02:41 UTC
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