Man set 'witch' wife on fire

by Feòrag

A man in Texas has been jailed for life, and must serve at least 30 years, for setting his wife on fire because he thought she was a witch. Keeper Ray Hudson told the court In my mind, she was a witch trying to destroy me and my children. I was going to destroy her before she could destroy me and my children. Angela Hudson is badly scarred and has had nine operations as a result of the attack, with three more planned. Man receives life term for torching wife - Houseton Chronicle, August 3rd 2002.