Mom, 72, dies after son sets her on fire, police say

Police in Winston-Salem respond to the scene of a woman on fire. James Parker faces a murder...
Police in Winston-Salem respond to the scene of a woman on fire. James Parker faces a murder charge after police say he poured gasoline on his 72-year-mother, then lit her on fire.(Source: WXII via CNN)
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 1:41 AM EDT
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WXII) - The son of a 72-year-old North Carolina woman is accused of setting her on fire, resulting in her death.

The Winston-Salem Police Department received a report early Monday morning of a woman on fire outside of a home.

Police say the 72-year-old woman’s son, James Parker, had become upset and poured gasoline on his mother while she was on the porch. He then lit her on fire, according to police.

Police say they were able to extinguish the flames. The woman was taken to the hospital, where she later died.

Parker was taken into custody and is facing a murder charge.

The investigation is ongoing.