Man who set self on fire was from N.J.
WASHINGTON — The man who set himself on fire on the National Mall and later died was identified Monday, though police had no more information on his possible reasons.
John Constantino, 64, of Mount Laurel, N.J., had burns so severe that authorities needed to use DNA and dental records to identify him.
Constantino poured the contents of a red canister of gasoline on himself in the center portion of the mall Friday afternoon. He then set himself ablaze, with passing joggers taking off their shirts to help put out the flames.
