Woman Accused of Blowing up Her Gallatin, TN, Home

Aug. 13, 2024

Jessica Stadelbauer was charged following a probe by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

A Gallatin woman has been charged in connection with an explosion at her home earlier this summer.

Jessica Stadelbauer, 48, was charged following a probe of the June 14 blast by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

She was charged with aggravated arson, vandalism over $250,000 and child abuse/neglect. Her bond was set at $100,000.

Stadelbauer suffered second-degree burns in the explosion and was taken to TriStar Skyline Medical Center for treatment.

At least six houses were damaged, according to WKRN.

Brenda Strong, a neighbor who would normally have been in her house, left early that day for her walk.

“I don’t know what’s wrong with people. They have just lost their freaking minds.”

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