Hot Pursuit | A Fire Investigations True Crime Podcast
Join hosts OCFA Fire Captain/Investigator Scott Kuhlman and Sophia Champieux as they take you behind the scenes of Orange County's most compelling fire investigations. From arson to accidental blazes, twice a month we'll explore a new case that uncovers the science, intuition, and human stories behind the flames. Through interviews with experts, fire investigators, law enforcement, and forensic specialists, Hot Pursuit offers an insider's look at how these mysterious and often chilling fires are solved. Discover the untold stories that rise from the ashes, one fire at a time.
Executive Producer: Kevin Hansen
Hosts: Sophia Champieux & Scott Kuhlman
Hot Pursuit | A Fire Investigations True Crime Podcast
Liar, Liar, Car on Fire
This episode of Hot Pursuit features a special guest, Officer Justin Russell. Officer Russell was embedded with the Orange County Fire Authority Investigations Division for seven years. He worked as a liaison between the Investigations Unit and local law enforcement partners, helping to bridge the gap between the two agencies and build a successful model for collaboration.
This episode focuses on a case involving a vehicle fire that occurred in March of 2020. The vehicle, a 2012 Audi, was found fully engulfed in flames in a cul-de-sac in Irvine. The registered owner, “Larry”, claimed the car had been stolen from his garage while he was sleeping. However, several suspicious details emerged during the investigation. Listen to the full episode to hear how this mystery ends.