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Originally posted by ikonoklast
It does seem like the most likely scenario to me, though the intensity and effects of the explosion boggles the mind compared to other gas explosions in homes that have been referenced in this thread.
The Department of Code Enforcement has ordered the demolition of 33 damaged homes in the Richmond Hills subdivision following a Nov. 10 explosion.
That would represent more than a quarter of the homes in the addition, where an explosion killed an Indianapolis couple, levelling their home as well as another next door. Damage was reported to dozens of others.
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Four houses at the center of the blast will be demolished later. They are still off-limits now because they are evidence in the investigation.
Indianapolis
Citizens Energy has released a statement in response to indications of high gas usage at the home on Fieldfare Way that exploded on November 10.
The statement reads as follows:
Several media outlets have inquired about reports suggesting the meter at the home which exploded had a high reading on November 10th. These reports are inaccurate. Citizens' gas meters do not have the ability to monitor daily usage. Citizens did test the gas meter on October 26th and the reading was normal. Specific days, however, were not tested.
Investigators have determined that an intentional release of natural gas several hours before the explosion set the stage for the blast.
Sources also told Fox59 that investigators have evidence pinpointing the spike in excessive gas usage to mid-afternoon that day.
The spike coincides with the account of a neighbor who told Fox59 News that he spotted a white van—which he described as resident Mark Leonard’s vehicle—leaving the home after two unidentified men were spotted walking away quickly from the house.
That van was later seized at the Cavalier Conference center where Leonard is employed by the owners to monitor the property of the abandoned motel at Thompson Road and U.S. 31 on the south side.
Investigators are seeking the men seen by the neighbor traveling in that van.
Leonard’s brother Robert and David Gill, a longtime associate, were questioned and released by investigators Wednesday.
Originally posted by Trillium
Originally posted by Hijinx
Has any one thought this could be a vindictive ex-owners "F-you" retaliation to a home foreclosure?
It was the first thing that popped in my head. I hope no one was hurt.
Come on you don't take out a hole neiberhood because you want to tell the
Bank to F***** OFF
Originally posted by illuminated0ne
reply to post by ikonoklast
I am sure they can estimate gas usage per day, and detect a significant increase.
They would look at the average monthly gas usage for the same month in previous years. They would divide the hundred cubic-feet (CCF) of gas used in previous months by 30 to get an average CCF per day estimate for that month, and even adjust for weather conditions. Since this happened on November 10th, they would multiply the average CCF per day by 10 to get an estimate on how much gas is usually used by the first 10 days of November. They would then compare that with the current reading, and if the value is significantly higher than average it is safe to assume foul play. It wouldn't be 100% accurate, but it would be a good lead.
The media often has problems with how they word their articles and reports, and people who are looking for conspiracies usually get caught up in semantics. I see that alllllll the time and it really annoys me to no end. I am willing to be they were told one thing, but worded it differently on the report.
Originally posted by karen61560
Originally posted by Trillium
Originally posted by Hijinx
Has any one thought this could be a vindictive ex-owners "F-you" retaliation to a home foreclosure?
It was the first thing that popped in my head. I hope no one was hurt.
Come on you don't take out a hole neiberhood because you want to tell the
Bank to F***** OFF
If you're normal you dont but if your crazy you might.
Source.
City arson investigators, along with agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, have concluded that the late-night blast was not an accident. Total damage has been estimated at $4.4 million, and federal authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information in the case.
Different Story Source.
"We are turning this into a criminal homicide investigation," Coons said after meeting with local residents, marking the first time investigators have acknowledged a possible criminal element to the Nov. 10 explosion. Search warrants have been executed and officials are now looking for a white van that was seen in the subdivision the day of the blast, Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry said. Federal authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information in the case.