The Riga City Court has officially ended the proceedings against Vladimir Slivkin, who was accused of multiple arsons resulting in serious damage, as he passed away before the trial could be concluded. Slivkin faced charges for setting fire to cars and causing damages to multiple properties during his criminal acts, one of which included igniting a child’s seat in a vehicle parked on the street in Latgale suburb. Fortunately, the fire did not spread beyond the children's seat, but it highlighted the serious nature of the accused's actions.

On July 7, in another incident, Slivkin set ablaze a wood shed on Jānis Asars Street which led to the destruction of not only the shed itself but also neighboring multi-apartment buildings and vehicles. The inferno caused complete destruction of four apartments and considerable damage to the belongings of at least 46 individuals and legal entities, as per the charges. This incident underlined the severe implications of the alleged crimes and the intense concern of the public and authorities regarding such reckless behavior.

Following his identification by state police, Slivkin was arrested the day after the incidents. The court had imposed detention as a precautionary measure against him, despite his claims of innocence during the pre-trial process. With his death, however, the legal proceedings have ceased, leaving a void in public accountability for the acts of arson that affected numerous lives and properties, raising lingering questions about fire safety and community awareness in Latvia.