Man accused of setting girlfriend on fire faces murder charge after victim dies
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NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A woman who was set on fire in November has died from her injuries and her boyfriend, who is accused of the horrific act, is now facing a first-degree murder charge, authorities announced Tuesday.
According to Broward Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Carey Codd, someone called 911 around 4:30 a.m. Nov. 2 about the incident that occurred near the 4300 block of Northwest 54th Street in North Lauderdale.
Codd said deputies arrived at the scene to find the victim, Aniuska Reguisero-Garces, 34, who told them her boyfriend had intentionally set her on fire.