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The fire, which began at approximately 11:15 p.m., continued to smolder into the following morning. Beyond the destruction of the vacant home, the incident resulted in significant collateral damage to the nearby Canaan United Methodist Church. According to official reports, the church sustained damages estimated at more than $10,000.
Details of the Investigation and Charges
Law enforcement officials have charged both Harper, 21, and Eatmon, 22, with first-degree arson and conspiracy to commit arson. Following their arrest, the couple was transported to the South Central Regional Jail, where they are currently being held on a $10,000 cash bond each.
Evidence presented during the investigation includes surveillance footage that allegedly captures the pair near a side door of the property shortly before the fire began. According to reports from the WCHS Network, the video appears to show Eatmon handing a piece of paper to Harper. The two then allegedly used a handheld ignition source to set the paper on fire before placing it inside the structure. Witnesses and investigators noted that the pair fled the scene as the fire began to spread.
Background and Public Response
The couple, both residents of Kanawha County, maintains a presence on TikTok with a following of approximately 26,700 users. Their arrest has drawn significant attention online, with various social media users commenting on the couple’s history of legal issues. While the pair has faced misdemeanor charges in the past—specifically in June—those incidents did not receive the same level of public or media scrutiny as the current arson investigation.
As of the latest update, neither Harper nor Eatmon has provided a motive for the incident. The legal proceedings are ongoing, and the pair remains in custody at the South Central Regional Jail as the case moves through the local court system.
