Police: Fugitive Teen Sets Couple on Fire Burning Man to Death

 

KINGWOOD, TX – A 19-year-old woman is facing serious legal trouble after allegedly throwing gasoline on a couple and setting them on fire.

According to police, the horrific incident occurred on August 6th in Kingwood. 

According to authorities, Emma Presler entered the home of 33-year-old Devin Graham and poured an unknown substance on him and his girlfriend, 26-year-old Karissa Lindros. She then proceeded to set them on fire.

When first responders arrived at the scene they transported
 the couple via Life Flight helicopter with severe burns.

Graham and his girlfriend were critically injured in the attack, with Graham dying as a result of the injuries he sustained.

Presler is currently on the run and has warrants of arrest for assault and murder.

Witnesses told police they observed a white female leave the scene in a white, four-door sedan.

Anyone with information regarding Presler's whereabouts is asked to contact Houston Police Department  Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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