On July 31, 2025, David Lee Diaz pleaded and was sentenced to 8 years in prison for the offense of Arson, stemming from the January 26, 2024 fire at a residence located in Runge, Texas.
The investigation began on March 11, 2024, a resident of the home, reported receiving a threatening text message stating, "Ima about to lite this house up." A written statement and photograph of the text message were provided to law enforcement.
Law enforcement received additional information indicating that David Diaz had been bragging to others that he was responsible for setting the fire at the residence, specifically claiming he started the fire in her bedroom using gasoline. Investigators noted that this detail — the point of origin of the fire — had not been publicly disclosed.
Diaz was interviewed and after being read his Miranda rights by Karnes County Sheriff's Office Investigator Chad Adams, Diaz admitted to setting the fire.
Thank you to Karnes County Sheriff's Office for their investigation which led to getting justice for the homeowners. This case was prosecuted by Asst. District Attorney Ryan Wright.