TikTok couple Dakota Harper and Felicity Eatmon are facing serious criminal charges after authorities accused them of attempting to set fire to an abandoned home.
Harper and Eatmon have reportedly been charged with first-degree arson and conspiracy to commit arson following an investigation into the alleged incident.
Investigators say surveillance footage obtained as part of the case appears to show Eatmon handing Harper a lit piece of paper before he allegedly placed it inside the abandoned property.
According to investigators, the footage forms part of the evidence being used against the couple as authorities continue to pursue the case.
The charges stem from an alleged attempt to burn down the unoccupied home. Authorities have not established through a conviction that either individual committed the offenses, and both remain entitled to due process as the case proceeds through the legal system.
If convicted of first-degree arson, each could face between two and 20 years in prison, according to the reported penalties associated with the charge. The conspiracy charge could carry an additional sentence of between five and 25 years if they are found guilty.
The case has attracted attention because of the couple’s presence on TikTok and the allegations surrounding what investigators say happened at the abandoned property.
Surveillance footage can play an important role in arson investigations, particularly when investigators are attempting to establish how a fire started and identify individuals who may have been involved. In this case, authorities reportedly obtained the footage after beginning their investigation into the alleged attempt.
The couple will now face the legal process as prosecutors determine how the case proceeds. The allegations remain accusations unless and until proven in court.
The potential penalties highlight the seriousness with which authorities treat deliberate attempts to destroy property by fire, even when a building is abandoned or unoccupied.
