In this The Epoch Times article, The Associated Press reports that Shotsie Buck-Hayes was sentenced to 40 years in prison for setting Virginia Danville City Council member Lee Vogler on fire in a jealous rage last year.
- Buck-Hayes pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding after dousing Vogler with gasoline in his office, chasing him outside, and igniting him on July 30, 2025.
- Vogler suffered severe burns covering 60% of his body, leaving him visibly scarred and forever changed, as detailed in emotional victim impact statements from him and his family.
- The attack was motivated by Buck-Hayes’ belief in an alleged affair between Vogler and his wife, though the councilman’s wife testified about the devastating physical and personal toll.
- Circuit Judge James Reynolds imposed 10 years on the attempted murder charge (five suspended) and 35 years on the malicious wounding charge, tripling the guideline recommendation in this aggravating case.
- Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Newman praised the sentence for holding Buck-Hayes accountable for the horrific act of violence.
- A breaking and entering charge was dropped as part of the April plea deal.
- The case underscores the brutal consequences of unchecked personal rage and the justice system’s response to violent crimes against public officials and citizens.
Read the full story:
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/the-man-who-set-a-virginia-city-council-member-on-fire-gets-40-years-in-prison-6053716
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