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Man Accused Of Arson, Painting 'My Wife Is A Cheater' On Home Changes Plea

ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) - A man charged with setting his estranged wife's house on fire in March changed his plea to guilty on charges of arson, stalking and reckless endangerment on Thursday.

Police say William Lindauer, 31, spray-painted "my wife is a cheater" on the home. and then set it on fire.

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Lindauer told police he was drunk when it happened and was angry about another man liking his wife's Facebook posts.

Lindauer faces several years in prison.

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