JACKSBORO, Texas (TCD) — A 17-year-old high school senior died from her burn injuries over the weekend after a 23-year-old man allegedly poured gasoline into a fire last month.
On Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, shortly after 12 a.m., the Jacksboro Police Department responded to Faith Community Hospital in reference to a burn victim. Witnesses were reportedly gathered in a backyard with a small metal barrel fire in the 600 block of West Pine Street when the victim sustained the injuries.
According to police, Sebastian Lindsey “wanted to make the fire bigger,” so he allegedly poured gasoline into the flames. The fire reportedly traveled across the barrel, and Madison Lewis’ hair and clothing caught on fire as a result.
Officers said witnesses at the party didn’t call 911 because they feared the repercussions, so they drove Lewis to Faith Community Hospital instead. Police allege there was alcohol involved.
Lewis was transported from Faith Community Hospital to Parkland Hospital in Dallas via helicopter. She underwent treatment for her burns from Dec. 16, 2023, until Jan. 7, when she died from her injuries.
Police obtained an arrest warrant for Lindsey on a charge of manslaughter and arrested him on Jan. 8. He remains held in the Jack County Jail without bond.
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