An Illinois man who was already facing charges over a devastating car crash was convicted of arson in a separate case, committed while he was out on bond.

Connor C. Kirkpatrick, 30, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for residential arson on Thursday, according to the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office.

Kirkpatrick tried to burn down his father's house on May 20, 2023, and admitted to starting the fire himself after initially telling sheriff's deputies that he "woke up to a fire in the home." No one else was in the home at the time and no one was injured.

A jury found Kirkpatrick guilty in March.

Present for his sentencing hearing was someone connected to a different case involving the defendant – and he was not there to wish him well.

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