NYC church arson suspect allegedly plotted more attacks, had violent notes like 'murder them' and 'rape him'

A homeless man, John Jones, has admitted to setting fire to the historic South Bushwick Reformed Church in New York City. Prosecutors revealed that Jones kept disturbing lists of violent targets in a notebook, indicating potential plans for further attacks. Jones was apprehended after being captured on surveillance video near the church and attempting to shoplift.

• John Jones, 24, admitted to committing arson at the South Bushwick Reformed Church.
• Prosecutors found a notebook belonging to Jones with categories of violent targets, including ‘murder them’ and ‘rape him’.
• Jones was captured on surveillance video attempting to enter the church before the fire.
• The fire gutted the 173-year-old church, destroying its spire and thousands of historic artifacts.
• Jones faces a maximum of 20 years in prison if convicted of arson.