Cab Driver Who Was Set on Fire Dies
From Times Wire Reports
A Las Vegas cab driver set on fire during a robbery attempt died Tuesday, three days after being burned over more than 70% of his body.
Pairoj Chitprasart, 51, had been in critical condition and on life support since the attack Friday.
James Scholl, 33, will be charged with murder, police said. He was arrested Saturday on suspicion of attempted murder after he was overheard bragging about the attack.
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