History in ashes: District Attorney Mike Ramsey takes us through the Bidwell Mansion Arson.
Podcast:The Sheriff's Mic: Cleared to Talk with Sheriff Kory Honea Published On: Fri Jun 20 2025 Description: Some cases strike at the heart of a community—and the arson fire at Bidwell Mansion in December 2024 was one of them. In a new episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea sits down with Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey to break down the investigation. Together, they discuss how detectives identified the suspect and meticulously retraced his actions in the days and months leading up to the fire.