A North Carolina man faces charges after allegedly setting a woman ablaze just weeks before her milestone birthday, leaving her critically injured.
Sanford: A shocking incident unfolded in North Carolina when a man was charged with attempted murder. He allegedly poured gasoline on a woman and set her on fire, just weeks before her 21st birthday.
The victim, Ashanti Downey, suffered severe burns covering 70% of her body. She’s currently in critical condition at the hospital after the attack on December 16.
According to her mother, Donecia Davis, Ashanti was walking to a Dollar General when someone approached her from behind. It was a terrifying moment that changed everything.
Police arrested 23-year-old Jami Griffin, who now faces multiple charges, including attempted murder. He was set to appear in court soon.
Reports suggest that Griffin and Downey may have been living together at the time. Initially, investigators thought others might be involved, but that’s no longer the case.
The Harnett County Sheriff described the attack as one of the most heinous crimes his department has seen. It’s a nightmare for Ashanti’s family, who are devastated by what happened.
Donecia shared on a GoFundMe page that her daughter’s life has been forever altered. She expressed the pain of seeing her child in such a condition.
As of December 27, Ashanti was in critical but stable condition and had been taken off a ventilator. She can move her limbs and talk, which is a positive sign.
She’s scheduled for another surgery soon, and her family is grateful for the support they’ve received. The GoFundMe page has raised over $100,000 to help with her medical expenses.
