Woman Arrested For Setting Man On Fire With Gasoline

After surveillance footage allegedly showed a woman dousing a guy in gasoline and setting him on fire on Saturday, California police charged her with attempted murder.

The attack on the victim—who shall remain unnamed—was allegedly carried out by Patricia Castillo, 48, as seen on surveillance footage.

Via Sanger Police Department

Soon after the event, the victim was brought to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds, according to the police.

Leonard Hawkins, who is accused of giving Castillo the flammable liquid she used to commit the attack, was also detained by police.

Via Sanger Police Department

"The Sanger Police Department's Community Video Surveillance System captured the crime occurring at approximately 8:30 PM on 7/7/22. Investigators used video surveillance and witness statements to identify Patricia Castillo and Leonard Hawkins as the suspects," the Sanger Police Department wrote on Facebook.

"The video shows Castillo approaching the victim and throwing a liquid from a cup onto him, and she and the victim appear to argue before Castillo sparks a lighter and lights the victim on fire."

"Further investigation revealed that Leonard Hawkins had provided the accelerant used to light the victim on fire to Castillo," police said.

"Officers and Detectives worked to locate both suspects and arrested them without incident. The victim is currently being treated at an area hospital but is expected to survive," they continued.

The man was injured but is expected to make a full recovery after being taken to the hospital right away.

Castillo and Hawkins were both arrested without a delay and are now being held on several felony counts, including attempted murder, arson, and conspiracy.