An Arsonist's Reckoning: The Dark Side of Human Nature The sentencing of Andrew Gorrell to life imprisonment for the murder of an 82 year old pensioner has left many questioning the depths of human depravity.
On the surface, this appears as a gruesome but isolated incident – a crime perpetrated by a deranged individual.
However, scratch beneath the surface and a disturbing pattern emerges that speaks to a darker side of human nature. Gorrell's history of alcohol abuse and prior convictions for setting fires reveal a complex picture.