# New York homicide and arson manhunt > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-homicide-and-arson-manhunt > Updated: 2026-08-09T18:48:17.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2. A multi-agency manhunt was initiated in upstate New York following the discovery of 70-year-old Robert Ryan's body inside a residence on Greenville Turnpike in Orange County. Investigators determined that a fire had been intentionally set at the home to cover up a homicide. Authorities identified 32-year-old Thomas David Ryan as the suspect, describing him as ‘armed and dangerous.’ Family members noted the suspect suffered from severe mental illness. Following a search involving local law enforcement and the FBI, Thomas Ryan was apprehended in the Gilboa area of Schoharie County. The arrest was facilitated by a tip regarding the victim’s gray 2016 Toyota Prius, which had been found abandoned in a church parking lot. Upon his capture, Ryan was treated for injuries sustained prior to his apprehension and was reported to be in stable condition at a hospital. Authorities have not yet disclosed a specific motive or the formal charges facing the suspect. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-09: Law enforcement agencies respond to multiple fatal incidents across the United States Multiple criminal investigations are underway in the US, including the arrest of a New York man for parricide and arson, charges against a boat operator in a fatal New York Harbor capsizing, and a manhunt for a 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-fugitive-arrested-after-fathers-death-and-house-fire ### 2026-08-07: New York Police hunt suspect in Orange County homicide and arson New York authorities are searching for Thomas David Ryan, who is accused of killing his father and setting his Greenville home on fire. He is considered armed and dangerous. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-state-police-seek-armed-suspect-thomas-david-ryan-after-greenville-house-fire-homicide --- Cite as: New York homicide and arson manhunt. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-homicide-and-arson-manhunt