Man Who Set Virginia Councilman on Fire Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison
The man who set a local Virginia politician on fire last summer has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.
TL;DR
- Shotsie Buck-Hayes sentenced to 40 years for setting Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler on fire.
- Buck-Hayes admitted to the crime, citing personal reasons and an alleged affair.
- Vogler sustained second- and third-degree burns over 60% of his body and was hospitalized for three months.
- Despite severe injuries, Vogler returned to work and plans to focus on his family and public service.