Thursday, November 26th 2009
Emerson Pardoe, the alleged arsonist of the Brandon Hall fire from October 2008, has decided to make a plea on Nov. 27. Pardoe’s last court appearance was on Nov. 17 where his decision to plea was announced to the court.
On Oct. 18, 2008, Pardoe allegedly set a stack of newspapers on fire inside one of Brandon Hall’s three elevators, consequently burning the entire elevator shaft. The fire caused the evacuation of a total of 580 students who were then housed at various hotels throughout downtown Hamilton.
After numerous renovations to the residence including painting and re-carpeting some of the areas of the building, mattress replacement, and the sanitization and cleansing of walls, furniture, and curtains, the residence was ready for student occupation by Jan. 4, 2009 with only one working elevator.
All court updates regarding Pardoe will be posted on the Silhouette website.
Tags: arsonist, Brandon, brandon hall, court, Emerson Pardoe, fire, hamilton, McMaster, mcmaster brandon, Pardoe, plea, trial
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