A St. Vincent woman who was doused with gasoline and set on fire by her boyfriend after she denied him sex has died in a Kingstown hospital.
The dead woman, Monique Clarke, of Biabou, had been in critical condition at the hospital after the macabre attack on Sunday, August 13.
Sister made revelation in social media post
Her sister Iesha Richardson said in a social media post that Clarke, sadly, succumbed to her injuries.
“Thanks to everyone who tried to help in one way or another but Sad News… not what I wanted to hear…My sister Monique has passed on,” Richardson said.
Attack witnessed by 13-year-old boy
According to reports, the woman was set ablaze after she reportedly refused to have sex or give money to a man with whom she has had an abusive relationship for the past two years.
The attack was witnessed by the woman’s 13-year-old son.
Police have since charged Pedro Ashton, 33, a laborer of Biabou, with intent to commit murder and he is scheduled to re-appear in court on September 4.
Police in the islands say the charge is likely to be upgraded to murder.
Monique Clarke died as her family was attempting to raise funds to send her overseas for medical attention.
