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A man with a violent past set a Chicago train passenger on fire, sparking national concern over public safety and repeat offenders.
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.
The suspect, Lawrence Reed, a 50-year-old man with 72 prior arrests and a history of violent offenses, was charged with federal terrorism.
Surveillance footage shows him dousing MaGee with gasoline and igniting her before fleeing.
He was later apprehended, reportedly with burns on his hands, and is undergoing a mental health evaluation.
The attack has sparked national concern over public safety, repeat offenders, and criminal justice policies, drawing comparisons to other high-profile transit attacks.
MaGee is recovering in critical condition, supported by her family.
Un hombre con un pasado violento prendió fuego a un pasajero del tren de Chicago, provocando preocupación nacional por la seguridad pública y los delincuentes reincidentes.