Pat Tillman's Brother Allegedly Started a Fire at California Post Office to Send a Message

A newly unsealed court document alleges that Richard Tillman admitted to police officers that he drove a vehicle into a Northern California post office and set the building on fire, “trying to make a statement to the United States Government.” It’s unclear what the statement was intended to be. According to the document, Tillman also […]
Post Office Arson Case for Pat Tillman’s Brother Suspended for Competency Exam

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Richard Tillman will not be prosecuted for allegations that he tried to destroy a post office with his flaming car — while livestreaming the entire saga — pending a competency exam after his court-appointed attorney raised doubt about his mental fitness. That prompted the 44-year-old defendant, clad in a yellow jumpsuit […]
Pat Tillman’s Brother Used Grocery Store Starter Logs to Set Car, Post Office on Fire, Court Docs Say

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Richard Tillman, youngest brother of the late San Jose-raised NFL star and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, used “insta-logs” and lighter fluid bought from a grocery store to make his car into an incendiary device and set fire to a San Jose post office over the weekend, according to criminal charges filed […]
Pat Tillman’s Brother Arrested in Suspected Arson of California Post Office

SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose police arrested the youngest brother of former professional football player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman on suspicion of arson early Sunday after authorities said he crashed his vehicle into a post office, causing the entire building to ignite in flames, according to the San Jose Police Department. Richard Tillman, […]
My Brother Was Beyond Loved. If Only He Knew He Was More Than a 'Man in Uniform'

This story contains the topic of suicide. If you or anyone you know are having thoughts of suicide, please call 988. I knew you when you shined bright like the sun. Your laughter was so contagious we’d laugh so hard our bellies hurt. Your smile made everyone feel calm, as if we were closing our […]
