Montco Woman Stands Trial For Burning Cop's Home To The Ground: Report

The trial for a woman accused of burning down a home in Lower Pottsgrove in 2014 has begun in Norristown, according to reports.

Donna Krupp, 52, is accused of burning down the home of Christine Morris, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office said. The fire destroyed the home and killed the Morris’ cat.

During the trial Tuesday, Morris said that Krupp blamed Morris’ husband, Ernie Morris, a Limerick detective, for her son’s legal troubles, according to 6 ABC.

She reportedly added that Krupp had begun to “spiral out of control” in the weeks leading up to the incident.

The incident occurred at about 2:25 a.m. on December 4, 2014, the DA’s office said.

The home was “fully engulfed” when firefighters arrived, and the home was completely destroyed.

Video surveillance found during the ensuing investigation showed an individual walking up to the Morris’ artificial Christmas tree and lighting it on fire, the DA said.

Morris’ defense attorney said that it’s a case of mistake identification, according to the report.

The trial is likely to last about a week.