Was the Cop Killer intentionally set on fire and burned up?

A reporter who was listening to the police scanners said the cabin was set on fire with the intent of burning the Cop Killer to death.  I have no idea but we live in a free country and people have the right to ask questions.

http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/how-law-enforcement-and-media-covered-plan-burn-christopher-dorner-alive