The person at the center of this case
Wisconsin Family Action (organization)
Cold Case · Open - One convicted; additional suspects sought
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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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What is the significance of the graffiti including the anarchist 'A' symbol and numbers '1312'—do these indicate organized activism or a specific group?
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suspect
Lead #2One individual has been sentenced—what evidence connected them to the crime, and what additional suspects remain unidentified?
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clue
Lead #3Were there surveillance cameras at or near the building that captured the attackers or vehicles used in the attack?
On May 8, 2022, at approximately 6:00 a.m., two Molotov cocktails were thrown through a window at the Wisconsin Family Action executive office in Madison, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported. The attack included graffiti stating 'If abortions aren't safe then you aren't either' along with anarchist symbols, indicating a politically motivated arson. One individual has been sentenced, but law enforcement continues to seek information about additional suspects responsible for this federal crime.
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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 see suspicious individuals or vehicles near the office around 6:00 a.m. on May 8, 2022?
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Official wording
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 through window at executive office; fire quickly extinguished with no injuries reported. Graffiti found on exterior near broken window.
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Incident:May 8, 2022 at 6:00 AM
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 8, 2022 at 6:00 AM
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
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For information leading to the resolution of this case