Dennis Wade

Death by Force

On August 13, 2002, 47-year-old Dennis Wade was the victim of a brutal and tragic crime in Springfield, Ohio. He was sleeping on the porch of an abandoned house on West High Street when, at around 4 a.m., he awoke to find himself being set on fire. Someone had poured a flammable liquid, such as gasoline or lighter fluid, on him before igniting it. Wade suffered third-degree burns over 80% of his body. He was transported by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital, but after struggling for eight days, ...Read More

Dennis Wade - Poster - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost

Homeless Man Killed After He Was Set on Fire in Springfield

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