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Judge Certifies Charges in Danville Councilman Fire Attack After Preliminary Hearing

Investigators testified the suspect said he attacked Vogler over an alleged affair.

Overview

  • A judge found probable cause and certified attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding charges against Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes.
  • A Danville police investigator testified Buck-Hayes told officers he bought gasoline intending to kill Lee Vogler and used a lighter to ignite him.
  • Employee witness Stephen Seople said he saw Buck-Hayes chase Vogler with a bucket, douse him with gasoline, and the burning occur inside the office.
  • Vogler’s wife told the court he suffered second- and third-degree burns over about 60% of his body and recently underwent another skin graft.
  • Buck-Hayes remains in custody with the next court date set for October 27, while a GoFundMe has raised over $160,000 for Vogler’s recovery.