The Daily Populous Thursday July 9th, 2026 evening edition
Authored by wdrb.com and submitted by Pathetian

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (GRAY MEDIA) — A 36-year-old Fort Wayne man is facing charges after allegedly cutting off his genitals and using them while committing arson.

In May, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a garage fire while Fort Wayne Police officers were dispatched to reports of a stabbing, according to court records.

Christopher Peden allegedly told police he was stabbed somewhere downtown and someone had threatened him the day before.

While at the hospital, Peden reportedly told an officer he was dishonest at the stabbing scene and wanted to be truthful. He said he went into the garage around 2 a.m. and used a kitchen knife to cut off his genitals.

According to court records, Peden said he then poured gasoline on the dismembered organ and set it on fire. He reportedly left the garage and walked away until he found police.

A fire investigator located a gasoline container and four lighters as well as a nearby kitchen knife at the scene. Court records don't detail whether the genitals were located.

Peden is charged with arson, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 12 years. He is due back in court next week to set dates for a trial.

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SomeIrishGuy on July 9th, 2026 at 05:03 UTC »

Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire!

falsevector on July 9th, 2026 at 04:49 UTC »

A wild ride for a one sentence news

comprobar on July 9th, 2026 at 04:33 UTC »

how… unusual