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Video Shows California Woman Pouring Gasoline on Man, Lighting Him on Fire: Police

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The man is being treated for severe injuries at a local hospital, police said.

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via Sanger Police Department

Caught on surveillance video, Patricia Castillo, 48, and Leonard Hawkins, 43, are facing charges for pouring gasoline on a man and lighting him on fire, the Sanger Police Department said. Around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Castillo is seen in the video arguing with the man, pouring a cup of liquid on him, and soon sparking a lighter. According to police, Hawkins gave Castillo the gasoline. The victim, who police said they found around 9:15 p.m. at Sanger Park with severe burns, was transported to a local hospital; police expect him to survive. Castillo and Hawkins were both booked at the Fresno County Jail and are facing attempted murder, arson, and conspiracy charges.

WOMAN AND MAN ARRESTED AFTER LIGHTING A MAN ON FIRE (Sanger, CA) – Patricia Castillo (48) of Sanger and Leonard Hawkins...

Posted by Sanger Police Department on Friday, July 8, 2022
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