Salem Lakes woman set on fire; man found guilty on all counts
Myron Bowie
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. - A 38-year-old Chicago man has been found guilty of setting his girlfriend on fire back in 2023.
What we know:
On Wednesday, July 9, a Kenosha County jury found Myron Bowie guilty on all counts. He was facing the following charges:
- Attempted first-degree intentional homicide – domestic abuse
- Mayhem – domestic abuse
- Second-degree recklessly endangering safety (5 counts)
The backstory:
According to the criminal complaint, Kenosha County deputies were dispatched to a residence on 86th Place in the Village of Salem Lakes in July 2023. A woman called 911 from the residence saying she was set on fire and was in pain before the 911 call was disconnected. Dispatch had reported that they could hear a smoke detector alarming in the background.
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After a three-day trial, the jury convicted Bowie of dousing the victim, his girlfriend, with rubbing alcohol, and setting her on fire as she laid in bed.
Wisconsin woman set on fire; Chicago man now charged
A 36-year-old Chicago man is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, for allegedly setting a woman on fire in Salem Lakes on July 30.
The victim’s children were present in the home during the attack and witnessed the aftermath. The victim sustained life-threatening second- and third-degree burns to her head, chest and upper arms.
A sentencing hearing is set for Thursday, Sept. 4.
The Source: The Kenosha County District Attorney's Office provided information, and FOX6 News previously covered the story.