Vulnerability of the victim is well-established as an aggravating factor. The fire occurred when Letendre was sleeping, after returning in the early morning hours following a late night out with friends at a bar and a restaurant. Cruelty to the victim is an established aggravating factor. The record supports the inference that Spain specifically started the arson in a place that would create a high probability of Letendre burning to death. Knowingly, placing someone's life in danger is not an element of arson.
Physical injuries constitute an aggravating factor.
Letendre suffered burns on his feet, hands, and thighs. Physical injury to a person is not an element of arson. Psychological injuries constitute aggravating factor. I am devastated over the whole works. I don't know why she did that.