Man Charged After Setting Himself Ablaze in Google's NYC Office Building On Friday afternoon, John Butch, a 63 year old man from Brooklyn, walked into the lobby of Google's New York office building at 315 Hudson Street and set himself ablaze.
As police continue to investigate this bizarre incident, it has become clear that we are witnessing a disturbing trend that challenges our understanding of mental health, technology, and public spaces.
The Absence of Motive Butch's actions have left investigators without an explanation for his motives. Did he intend to harm Google specifically?