OKLAHOMA CITY ( KFOR ) – One victim has passed away eight months after being set on fire in northwest Oklahoma City , police say.
On July 16, 2024, Oklahoma City Police responded to the area of Western Ave. and Hefner Rd. after receiving reports of people on fire. Upon arrival, officers found 25-year-old Samantha Richardson and another victim with severe burns.
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Officials say it looked like Richardson and the other victim were intentionally set on fire by 71-year-old Michael Madison while they were sleeping. He left the scene but returned and was taken into custody .
According to Oklahoma City Police, Madison was originally booked on complaints of Arson and Maiming. Richardson died from her injuries on Thursday, March 13, 2025, and a complaint of First Degree Murder has been added…