Post by Admin on Sept 16, 2016 20:38:44 GMT
Fond du Lac native set on fire in Kansas hospital incident
Madeline Zukowski, September 15, 2016
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The first witness on the scene heard a loud scream and saw Blanchard "on fire from the chest up." The witness was injured when trying to stop Currie from further assault on the victim.
Several witnesses on scene said that Blanchard had always been uncomfortable with Currie and asked for another employee to be with her when she counseled Currie, who had been resistant to supervision, according to the Army Times report.
Blanchard is currently being treated for her injuries. A GoFundMe page was created for child care, food, lodging and other needs. According to the page, Blanchard will most likely be in the hospital or rehab for the next year for treatment of her third- and fourth-degree burns.
Currie has been charged with one count of assault with intent to commit murder. If convicted, he faces a penalty of 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.
The FBI and the U.S. Military Police are investigating the incident.
Madeline Zukowski, September 15, 2016
The first witness on the scene heard a loud scream and saw Blanchard "on fire from the chest up." The witness was injured when trying to stop Currie from further assault on the victim.
Several witnesses on scene said that Blanchard had always been uncomfortable with Currie and asked for another employee to be with her when she counseled Currie, who had been resistant to supervision, according to the Army Times report.
Blanchard is currently being treated for her injuries. A GoFundMe page was created for child care, food, lodging and other needs. According to the page, Blanchard will most likely be in the hospital or rehab for the next year for treatment of her third- and fourth-degree burns.
Currie has been charged with one count of assault with intent to commit murder. If convicted, he faces a penalty of 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.
The FBI and the U.S. Military Police are investigating the incident.
