Key facts
- Shotsie Buck-Hayes was sentenced to 40 years in prison for setting Virginia council member Lee Vogler on fire.
- The attack occurred on July 30, 2025, when Buck-Hayes doused Vogler with gasoline and set him ablaze.
- Vogler sustained burns covering 60% of his body.
- Buck-Hayes pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding.
- The judge sentenced Buck-Hayes to 10 years for attempted murder and 35 years for malicious wounding.
Shotsie Buck-Hayes has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for setting Virginia council member Lee Vogler on fire in an act motivated by an alleged jealous rage. The incident occurred on July 30, 2025, when Buck-Hayes entered Vogler's Danville office, doused him with gasoline, and set him ablaze.
Vogler's wife testified that the burns covered 60% of his body. Commonwealth's Attorney Michael Newman stated that Vogler and his family were present at the Danville Circuit Court hearing. Buck-Hayes reportedly offered an apology, but reiterated his belief that Vogler had an affair with Buck-Hayes' wife.
Circuit Judge James Reynolds sentenced Buck-Hayes to 10 years for attempted first-degree murder, with five years suspended, and imposed a life sentence for aggravated malicious wounding, suspending all but 35 years. Newman noted that the sentence for malicious wounding exceeded citizen guidelines, expressing satisfaction that the defendant was held accountable.