• George Sisco, 29, was sentenced to 29 1/2 to 60 years in prison for killing his grandmother and setting her on fire, citing delusions linked to untreated schizophrenia.
• The incident occurred on April 26, 2024, in Milford Township, where firefighters discovered Margie Finlay, 67, deceased inside her burning home.
• Despite initial incompetence to stand trial, Sisco was later cleared for court proceedings and pleaded guilty but mentally ill to third-degree murder, arson, and terroristic threats.

A Pennsylvania man faces a 29 1/2 to 60-year prison sentence for killing his grandmother and setting her on fire. George Sisco, 29, pleaded guilty but mentally ill to third-degree murder, arson, and terroristic threats in Pike County.

Incident Details: Fire Leads to Tragic Discovery

On April 26, 2024, emergency crews responded to a fire at Margie Finlay’s home in Milford Township, 40 miles from Philadelphia. Firefighters found Sisco outside the burning house, covered in blood. He threatened responders and re-entered the home.

Inside, firefighters discovered Finlay, 67, deceased in the kitchen after extinguishing the fire. Authorities determined she suffered blunt force trauma and sharp injuries.

Sisco’s Actions and Mental Health

Sisco confessed to killing Finlay, claiming her flea treatment for the family cat was harmful. He reportedly stated, “She was the devil, and I had to do it.” He explained his actions as following a belief that the Bible instructed him to destroy evil with fire.

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Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Sisco initially received a ruling of incompetence to stand trial. However, a second psychological evaluation cleared him for court proceedings.

Community Response and Legal Outcome

The Pike County District Attorney’s Office prosecuted the case. Margie Finlay’s son described his mother’s love for Sisco but also expressed heartbreak, calling him a “monster.” Prosecutors emphasized the deep grief of Finlay’s loved ones.

Sisco’s attorney explained that his mental health deteriorated when he stopped taking prescribed medication. Despite his struggles, the court sentenced him to decades in prison on Friday.

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