Man charged with murder after burn victim dies

PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The man accused of lighting another man on fire last week now faces a murder charge.

Pontotoc County Sheriff Leo Mask, confirms Randy Solomakos, 26, is charged with murder.

Charles Burns passed away from injuries sustained last week after Sheriff Mask says Solomakos allegedly poured gasoline on the victim’s feet and arms, lit a piece of paper and then threw it on the victim at a home in the College Hill Community.

Laura Rodgers is also allegedly involved.

She’s charged with Aggravated Assault and her bond is set at $100,000.

Solomakos has a bond set at $1 million.

The victim were told was also battling cancer.