A man accused of setting a woman on fire at a 7-Eleven in Chula Vista last year, ultimately killing her, appeared in court on Wednesday.
The incident happened on Aug. 24, 2024, near the corner of Broadway and L Street. Juan Carlos Villanueva is charged with multiple crimes, including first-degree attempted murder, arson and torture.
The suspect’s ex-girlfriend Amanda Buchanan was injured and eventually died. Her co-worker was also injured in the attack…