Palisades fire defendant was spiraling mentally when blaze ignited, ATF agent testifies
- Posted on June 12, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Palisades fire defendant was spiraling mentally when blaze ignited, ATF agent testifies
An ATF agent testified Jonathan Rinderknecht was dealing with major anxiety and anger issues when he allegedly caused a fire in 2025 that later reignited as the destructive and deadly Palisades blaze.