A Chicago man was sentenced to 95 years in prison on Thursday for attempting to kill his longtime partner by setting fire to her while four children were present in a Kenosha County house.
Myron Faith Bowie, 38, was found guilty in July of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, mayhem, and numerous counts of second-degree recklessly endangering safety. Judge Gerad T. Dougvillo imposed the sentence, which included 70 years of initial incarceration and 25 years of extended monitoring. Bowie, 38, will remain in prison until he is around 108 years old.
Deputies responded to a 911 call on July 30, 2023, after Bowie doused the victim in rubbing alcohol and set her on fire. Before departing, prosecutors claimed he threatened to kill everyone in the residence. The victim survived the attack.
A Kenosha County jury deliberated for less than 45 minutes before convicting Bowie on all charges. Jurors dismissed his contention that the occurrence was accidental.
District Attorney Xavier Solis described the crime as “the worst kind of domestic violence.” He thanked Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus and law student Morgan Millar, a U.S. Army National Guard medic, for their contributions to the case, citing Millar’s specific expertise of burn injuries as crucial in presenting medical evidence.
“This case represents the worst kind of domestic violence,” Solis said. “Today’s 95-year sentence ensures he will never again endanger this family or our community.”
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