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Wess Roley, a 20-year-old from Idaho, set a fire on Canfield Mountain in Coeur d’Alene. He then ambushed arriving firefighters. This attack killed two and injured one. Authorities found Roley dead on the mountain with a weapon nearby.
Who Is Wess Roley’s Mother?
Her full name is Heather Lynn Kuuipo Cuchiara (née Caldwell).
She goes by both Caldwell and Cuchiara in public posts.
On Wess’s 20th birthday, she wrote she was “SO PROUD OF THE MAN YOU’VE BECOME.”
She shares MAGA-supporting views
She appears active on social media, posting family photos and political support.
Who Is Wess Roley’s Stepfather?
His name is Tony Cuchiara.
Tony married Heather after her time as Caldwell.
He lives in the same household with Heather and Wess.
What Happened on Canfield Mountain
On June 29, 2025, around 2:00 p.m. PDT, a wildfire began on Canfield Mountain in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Officials say Wess Roley, age 20, started the fire to lure firefighters to the scene and then ambushed them with a high-powered rifle.
Firefighters arrived and reported they were under fire shortly after responding. Two firefighters died on site.
A third was seriously injured, underwent surgery, and was reported stable.
Law enforcement responded in force. Around 300 officers, including SWAT, FBI, and aerial units, surrounded the mountain.
They used cellphone tracking to locate Roley.
Around 7:40 p.m., SWAT found Roley dead with a firearm beside him.
