A Virginia man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for setting a local council member on fire. Shotsie Buck-Hayes was found guilty in connection with the incident involving Lee Vogler, a council member for Augusta County.
According to reports, Buck-Hayes allegedly told a police officer that his motive stemmed from an affair between Vogler and his wife. The details of the affair and the specific timeline of the attack were not immediately detailed.
The sentencing marks the conclusion of a legal process that began with the assault on Vogler. The case has drawn attention due to the violent nature of the crime and the alleged motive.