Kelly murder accused âjumped in poolâ to douse flames Police allege the man charged with the murder of Kelly Wilkinson jumped into a pool to extinguish flames on him as the mother of three burned to death. Crime by Jacob Miley Premium Content Subscriber only POLICE allege the man charged with the murder of Kelly Wilkinson jumped into a pool to extinguish flames that spread to his body as the mother of three burned to death. The shocking allegation comes as police confirmed Ms Wilkinson died from horrific burns. Police claim estranged husband Brian Earl Johnston poured petrol on the 27-year-old and set her alight at her Arundel property on April 20.