Jason Ward is one of two church arsonists, along with his friend Todd Barton. The two drug addicted college students burned four churches down solely for the thrill.
When a fifth church fire involved the murder of teacher Charles Nash, the duo were arrested and questioned on suspicion of the murder. Barton confessed to the fires they set, but not the deadly fifth one, and different accelerants exonerated them.
Ward and Barton were found guilty and imprisoned on multiple arson charges. (L&O: "Good Faith")