Attempted Arson at MLK Birth Home: Navy Decorated Woman Identified
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Laneisha Henderson, a 26-year-old decorated Navy veteran, has been identified as the woman who attempted to burn down Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood home in Atlanta. She has been charged with attempted arson and interfering with government property. Henderson was prevented from setting the historic home ablaze by passing tourists who saw her dousing the property with gasoline. The incident has prompted discussions about increased security measures at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park.
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