Manhunt Underway: Suspect Accused of Setting Woman on Fire in Sampson County, North Carolina
Authorities in Sampson County, North Carolina, are on the lookout for a man suspected of deliberately setting a woman on fire in Roseboro. The incident occurred late Saturday night when emergency services responded to a structure fire on North Pine Street. Upon arrival, they found a woman with severe burns covering a significant portion of her body. The victim reported that a man named Franklin Faircloth had broken into her home, doused her in gasoline, and set her on fire before fleeing the scene on a bicycle. Deputies are actively searching for Faircloth, who is facing charges in connection with the incident. The victim is currently in serious condition at a trauma center, and the investigation is ongoing as authorities work to locate Faircloth and determine the circumstances surrounding the attack. If you have any information on Faircloth's whereabouts, please contact the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office.