Alabama man charged with ‘luring’ ex-girlfriend to house, dousing her with gasoline, setting her on fire
A Morgan County man has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he poured gasoline on a woman and set her on fire.
Marquise Antwan Wayns, 22, of Hillsboro, was arrested Thursday, according to court documents.
The incident happened in Priceville about 9 p.m. Tuesday on North Bethel Road.
According to court documents, Wayns “lured” his ex-girlfriend to the address, poured gasoline on her head and body, and set her on fire.
The woman was later airlifted to UAB Hospital with serious burns, police said.
He is being held on $200,000 bond.