Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein’s $1.5 million beachfront home at Edisto Beach was recently turned to ashes after a massive fire engulfed it. The incident happened around 11:30 am on Saturday, October 4, 2025, while the South Carolina judge was walking her dogs.
Diane’s elderly husband, Arnold Goodstein, a longtime Democratic supporter who served in the South Carolina House of Representatives for a long period, was in the house when the incident occurred. Several of the couple’s family members were also present in the house, including children and grandchildren, according to reports. Conversations surrounding the incident suggest that Arnold was the one who assisted the others and moved them to safety before fleeing the situation himself. Discussions also hinted that the people trapped inside the home had to escape by jumping from windows and balconies.
