Man Sets His Common-Law-Wife on Fire

Independence Village Resident, Karima Logan, reported escaping death after her common-law husband, Travis Lopez, allegedly poured gasoline on her and set her on fire during an argument.

According to Logan, Lopez took her outside, poured gasoline on her, and ignited it. He then attempted to extinguish the flames by placing her in the shower.

Logan informed the police that the incident was an accident. She received initial treatment for her burns at the Independence Polyclinic before being transferred to the Southern Regional Hospital for further care for her burns. 

When asked about it this morning, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams informed the media that he had no knowledge about the case.