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Gasoline Attack Leaves Councilman Severely Burned
A man named Shotsie Buck-Hayes just got 40 years for dousing Danville City Council Member Lee Vogler with gasoline and setting him on fire—claiming Vogler was having an affair with his wife, though no evidence exists. The attack left Vogler with 60% of his body burned, requiring airlifts, skin grafts, and ongoing rehab—including returning to council meetings months later. Buck-Hayes apologized but maintained his motive; the judge sentenced him to life plus 10 years, suspended partially to land at 40. He’s not a U.S. citizen and may be deported to the UK after serving. Vogler’s recovery is…
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