Emotional conflict, set fire to lover and then self-immolation
After a period of love, Hoang and his lover, who was 13 years younger than him, had a conflict. This man went to the victim's house and started the fire.
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On July 8, Thap Muoi District Police (Dong Thap) said that the unit is investigating an arson case that left two people burned and then self-immolated in My Qui Commune.
According to the police, Nguyen Thanh Hoang (47 years old, living in Ho Chi Minh City) had previously come to the house of Ms. M. (34 years old, living in My Qui commune). Hoang broke in and found Ms. M. and her 7-year-old daughter sleeping.
Hoang poured gasoline on the mosquito net, then poured it on himself and set it on fire. People discovered the incident and took all three people to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Hoang suffered burns all over his body, Ms. M. suffered burns to her mouth, left arm and left leg, and her daughter suffered burns to her left hip and left leg.
Through initial investigation, Ms. M. used to work in Ho Chi Minh City and had a relationship with Hoang. After that, the two had a conflict, so Ms. M. returned to her hometown and Hoang came to her, causing the fire.