Police arrest woman in church arson in east El Paso; hateful message found at fire scene

A woman was arrested and charged with arson after setting a church on fire in East El Paso last week.

Officers arrested 35-year-old Marynka Marquez from Denton, Texas.

Police responded to 6440 Montana in reference to an arson last Wednesday at Beth El Bible Church.

When police arrived, the investigation revealed that a woman had gone to the church, placed a large bag against the outside wall of the church, set it on fire, and then fled the scene.

The pastor was leaving the church when he spotted the fire and quickly put it out.

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