Toronto man pleads guilty to manslaughter after fellow arsonist accidentally dies in fire
A Toronto man pleaded guilty to manslaughter and arson after a fellow arsonist died in a Scarborough restaurant fire while the trio was allegedly setting it ablaze.
On June 21, 2024, a man named Shiloh Norton pleaded guilty to manslaughter and arson following a deadly fire at a Greek restaurant in Scarborough, Ontario. The incident occurred when his fellow arsonist was accidentally killed while setting the establishment ablaze. On the night of the fire, Norton, who was 21 years old at the time, drove a stolen Acura RDX to Molon Lave Taverna, where he picked up two other individuals before setting the restaurant on fire.
Video footage revealed Norton helping the 16-year-old exit the vehicle and filling three jerry cans with gasoline. The teen then entered the restaurant, while Todd, one of Norton's fellow arsonists, broke the restaurant's front door with a club before climbing inside. Todd attempted to escape the burning building but fell while inside.
The 16-year-old managed to crawl out through the broken glass, while Todd tragically did not survive the fire. Norton abandoned the burning vehicle and fled the scene, driving it back to his home. The 16-year-old suffered burns to his wrists and was later found guilty of manslaughter, arson with disregard for human life, and possession of incendiary material for arson. A sentencing date has yet to be set for Norton.
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