Tortured Artist Torches Family, Self

"Chicago, IL - Before setting a gasoline-soaked fire in his family's Arlington Heights home, Kevin Finnerty penned a suicide note that spoke of financial troubles and his intention to harm his wife and three children even though he loved them, police said Wednesday.

"The 43-year-old self-employed artist left no clear explanation for the arson attack, which left his wife and eldest son dead of smoke inhalation and caused Finnerty to die of burns, authorities said .

"`There's really no reason outlined` in the note, which covered several pages, said Arlington Heights Police Cmdr. Kenneth Galinski."

From The Chicagoe Tribune...