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If I can’t have her, no one will: A man blew up a house with his family of five inside, leaving a letter that read, ‘P.S. I did blow up the house,” cops said.

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If I can't have her, no one will: A man blew up a house with his family of five inside, leaving a letter that read, 'P.S. I did blow up the house," cops said.

Jacob Rabb, 41, from Plum, Pennsylvania, is jailed without bail on charges including four counts each of attempted homicide, aggravated arson, and arson endangering persons—accused of causing a 2022 house explosion that nearly killed his family.

Incident Details

  • Date/Time: April 22, 2022, ~11 p.m., Hialeah Drive home (Allegheny County, east of Pittsburgh).
  • What Happened: Explosion from natural gas vapors after Rabb allegedly manually disconnected the dryer’s gas line; ignited by nearby furnace. Roof collapsed; family (Rabb, wife Laura Petty, sons aged 11, 6, 2) escaped—11-year-old had first-degree burns.
  • Initial Reaction: Petty credited Rabb with saving them, calling him a hero amid disorientation.

Evidence and Arrest

  • Investigation: Took years; fire marshal confirmed manual gas manipulation.
  • Key Proof: Post-separation (months later), Petty found notes in kitchen cabinet: one admitting “P.S. I did blow up the house” and threatening “If I can’t have her no one will or my kids.” Rabb’s father told police Rabb confessed.
  • Rabb’s Response: Denies telling Petty he caused it.

Preliminary arraignment Tuesday; next hearing in a week at Allegheny County Jail. House fully destroyed; community stunned after long wait.

Chilling twist from hero to suspect—those notes seal it. Shows domestic dangers lurking. Curious about arson stats in PA or fire safety tips?

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