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Man Accused of Intentionally Blowing up His Pittsburgh-Area Home in 2022
Jacob Rabb faces felony charges including attempted homicide and arson after investigators found high gas usage and manual disconnections prior to the 2022 Plum house explosion.
- Today, prosecutors filed dozens of felony charges against Jacob Andrew Rabb, including attempted homicide and aggravated arson, related to the 2022 Plum house explosion.
- On April 22, 2022, the Hialeah Drive home exploded with Rabb, Laura Petty and their three young sons inside; investigators now say the blast was intentional.
- Peoples Gas ERT data showed spikes of about 300 cubic feet per hour on April 18, April 21 and April 22, 2022, versus normal around 180, and police allege Rabb manually disconnected the dryer gas connection three times.
- The explosion injured five people and left the family home destroyed, with one child suffering first-degree burns, and the 5000 block of Hialeah Drive is now an empty lot for sale.
- Court records show a December 29, 2022 episode when Rabb went missing after suicidal statements, and on May 24, 2023 his former girlfriend filed a Protection From Abuse order.
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