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3 Teens Set Another on Fire, Police Say

15-year-old victim in Florida will be in hospital for 5 months

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 13, 2009 5:32 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Three Florida teens have been charged with the brutal crime of dousing another teenager with a flammable liquid and setting him on fire. The 15-year-old victim, who was sitting by a pool at the time of the attack, is in serious condition and is expected to remain hospitalized for 5 months. He suffered burns on 75% of his body.

The three male suspects, two 15-year-olds and a 13-year-old, are charged with aggravated assault, reports the Miami Herald. It looks to be a revenge attack: On Sunday, victim Michael Brewer stopped a juvenile from stealing his father's bicycle. He stayed home from school on Monday for fear of retaliation and was attacked later in the afternoon.

Three Florida teens set another on fire, police say.
Three Florida teens set another on fire, police say.   (Shutter Stock)
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COMMENTS
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kirby
Oct 15, 2009 3:35 AM CDT
whats missing is the parents!
shrinkess
Oct 15, 2009 3:29 AM CDT
The kids will find Jesus and everything will be OK....
Shannonals
Oct 14, 2009 12:08 PM CDT
Thank goodness the neighbor was home with his fire extinguisher

 
Florida • arson • juveniles • burn victim • juvenile crime • burned

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