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flag A man with a violent past set a Chicago train passenger on fire, sparking national concern over public safety and repeat offenders.

flag Bethany MaGee, a 26-year-old Caterpillar analyst and Purdue graduate, was set on fire on a Chicago Blue Line train in late November 2025, sustaining severe burns over 60% of her body. flag The suspect, Lawrence Reed, a 50-year-old man with 72 prior arrests and a history of violent offenses, was charged with federal terrorism. flag Surveillance footage shows him dousing MaGee with gasoline and igniting her before fleeing. flag He was later apprehended, reportedly with burns on his hands, and is undergoing a mental health evaluation. flag The attack has sparked national concern over public safety, repeat offenders, and criminal justice policies, drawing comparisons to other high-profile transit attacks. flag MaGee is recovering in critical condition, supported by her family.

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