A North Carolina man is in jail after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, pouring fuel all over her body and then setting her house on fire, WBTV reports.
Just before 1 a.m. Friday, WBTV reported that the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office was called to a residence for a suspected arson and stabbing.
Arriving officers found the mobile home on fire.
Detectives told WBTV they believe Tamra Marie Clemans was at home with her boyfriend, James Joseph Gunnarson, 48, when the argument occurred.
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Authorities arrested James Joseph Gunnarson, 48, on suspicion of stabbing his girlfriend, dousing her and her home with fuel and setting them on fire. (Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office)
During the argument, Gunnarson stabbed Clement, poured fuel on her body and the house, and then set it on fire, detectives said.
Deputies told WBTV that Clemans was able to escape and seek shelter at a neighbor’s home. She suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to a burn center where she remains in critical condition.
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Gunnarson was charged with first-degree arson and attempted first-degree murder, according to Forsyth County jail records. (Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office)
Firefighters said they found Gunnarson hiding in the backyard, armed with a knife. Deputies allegedly had to tase him “multiple times” to take him into custody, WBTV reported.
Gunnarson also suffered burns and required medical treatment. He was arrested after being released from the hospital and charged with first-degree arson and attempted first-degree murder, according to Forsyth County jail records.
He is being held without bond.
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