Homeless woman sentenced to life in prison for pouring gasoline on store clerk

Pat O'Donnell
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ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Florida State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden announced Wednesday a homeless woman was sentenced to life in state prison by Judge Linda Nobles for attempted first-degree murder.

The incident occurred on March 30, 2022, at Circle K at 4501 North W St.

INCIDENT LOCATION:

According to a release, Betty Jean McFadden poured gasoline on a store clerk and set her on fire.

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Betty Jean McFadden. (Photo courtesy of the Escambia County Jail View)

It was initially reported McFadden would not stand trial after being deemed mentally unstable in September 2022.

McFadden entered a plea to Judge Nobles in November.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident.

Assistant State Attorney Alvin “Trey” Myers prosecuted the case on behalf of Bowden Madden.

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