Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Allegedly Setting Woman on Fire in Queensland

The victim, Destiny Otton-Rakuraku, remains hospitalized with severe burns following the incident in Kingston, while the accused, Renata Edward Manning, has been remanded in custody.

• Police allege that Renata Edward Manning, 36, poured an accelerant on Destiny Otton-Rakuraku, 34, and set her on fire following an altercation on January 18 in Kingston, Queensland.
• Otton-Rakuraku was treated at the scene for life-threatening burns and is currently in serious condition at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
• Manning has been charged with multiple offenses, including attempted murder, common assault, and breach of a domestic violence order.
• The Beenleigh Magistrates Court adjourned the case to March 12, with the accused remanded in custody and no bail application made during the initial hearing.
• A GoFundMe campaign for Otton-Rakuraku’s medical expenses and recovery has raised over $24,000 within the first day of its launch, highlighting community support for the victim.

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