From The Banner · Dylan Segelbaum · · 40s
Prosecutors retry man accused of fatal fire
James Barnett faces retrial after mistrial in 2022 fire that killed 3 Baltimore firefighters.
In brief
James Barnett faces retrial after mistrial in 2022 fire that killed 3 Baltimore firefighters. James Barnett will be retried for setting fire that killed three Baltimore firefighters in 2022 after jury deadlocked. Originally reported by The Banner.
Mistrial declared
A jury deadlocked in the case against James Barnett after 4 1/2 days of deliberation.
Fire killed 3 firefighters
Baltimore City Fire Lt. Kelsey Sadler, Lt. Paul Butrim and EMT/firefighter Kenny Lacayo died on Jan 24, 2022, when the building collapsed.
Barnett set to retry
Prosecutors will retry James Barnett on Nov 6, 2026, after he was charged with involuntary manslaughter, arson and reckless endangerment.
What it means
James Barnett will be retried for setting fire that killed three Baltimore firefighters in 2022 after jury deadlocked.
