Church arsonist sentenced Gracie Hart Brooks Nov 10, 2023 Nov 10, 2023 0 David Netting has been charged in the arson of Rose Park United Methodist Church. CVRJ Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gracie Hart Brooks A church arsonist received nearly five years in a state penitentiary last week.kAmx? $6AE6>36C[ s2G:5 v@C5@? }6EE:?8[ cd[ 2AA62C65 :? |25:D@? r@F?EJ r:C4F:E r@FCE 2?5 A=65 8F:=EJ E@ 7:G6 492C86D—2CD@? @7 2? 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