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Man Set Father on Fire Over a Dog | True Crime News
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- Crime House 24/7
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- Jun 19, 2026
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- 1163
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Summary
Joseph Ashley Garcia poured tiki-torch fluid on his 68-year-old father, lit him on fire, and then took the stand at his own murder trial to explain himself. His father died ten days later. The argument that started it all? A dog. Now, Garcia's insanity defense was thrown out, and the Santa Barbara County DA has called this one of the most disturbing cases his office has ever prosecuted. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Crime House 24/7 to never miss a case! For ad-free listening and exclusive bonus episodes, subscribe to Crime House+. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show’s page. Crime House 24/7 is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Murder True Crime Stories, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247 TikTok: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247 Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios