Daniel Martin, 24, has admitted killing convicted paedophile, Andrew Heath, 52 by starting a fire at his home in December 2011.
Martin pleaded guilty to manslaughter at Birmingham Crown Court. He denied murdering Mr Heath on the grounds of a lack of intent; the prosecution accepted this.
The hearing was adjourned for psychiatric reports. Martin was remanded into custody and will be sentenced in July.
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