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Arsonist with 'fixated discontent' jailed over $1.5m hotel fire

ABC Australia · Jul 2, 2026, 3:50 AM

Key takeaways

  • An arsonist whose offending includes causing $1.5 million worth of damage to a North Adelaide hotel has been jailed for five years.
  • A District Court judge described Joseph Chehade's offending as "a consistent campaign of terror".
  • Chehade will be eligible for release on parole in April 2027.

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An arsonist whose offending includes causing $1.5 million worth of damage to a North Adelaide hotel has been jailed for five years.

A District Court judge described Joseph Chehade's offending as "a consistent campaign of terror".

Chehade will be eligible for release on parole in April 2027.

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