The person at the center of this case
Wisconsin Family Action (organization)
Cold Case · Open
4 years waiting · since 2022
WISCONSIN FAMILY ACTION ARSON
Justice for Wisconsin Family Action (organization) — the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1One individual has been sentenced; are there additional suspects involved in planning or executing the attack?
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evidence
Lead #2What forensic evidence from the Molotov cocktails, graffiti, or scene could identify remaining suspects?
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clue
Lead #3The specific graffiti messages and anarchist symbols suggest ideological motivation—do these match patterns from other incidents?
On May 8, 2022, two Molotov cocktails were thrown into the Wisconsin Family Action executive office in Madison, Wisconsin at approximately 6:00 a.m., causing a fire that was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported. Graffiti left at the scene included the message "If abortions aren't safe then you aren't either" along with anarchist symbols, suggesting a politically motivated attack. One individual has been sentenced, but the FBI continues to seek information about additional suspects responsible for this federal arson case.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Milwaukee Field Office
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone in the area witness the attack or suspicious activity near 2801 International Lane around 6:00 a.m. on May 8, 2022?
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Source Narrative
Madison, Wisconsin May 8, 2022 The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Milwaukee Field Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual(s) responsible for an arson at the Wisconsin Family Action executive office, located at 2801 International Lane, Madison, Wisconsin. On May 8, 2022, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Madison Wisconsin Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the Wisconsin Family Action executive office for a fire.
Upon arrival, the fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported. Subsequent investigation revealed two Molotov cocktails were thrown into the office.
An exterior search of the office building revealed graffiti written on the exterior of the building near a broken window that stated, "If abortions aren't safe then you aren't either." Additional graffiti was written adjacent to the first that included the anarchist "A" and the numbers "1312." One individual has been sentenced in this matter, however, law enforcement continues to seek further information regarding additional suspects.
Timeline of Events
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2022-05-08
06:00Arson Attack at Wisconsin Family Action
Two Molotov cocktails thrown into the executive office; fire quickly extinguished with no injuries reported. Graffiti found stating "If abortions aren't safe then you aren't either" along with anarchist "A" symbol and numbers "1312".
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Incident:May 8, 2022 at 6:00 AM
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 8, 2022 at 6:00 AM
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case