DETROIT — A 20-year-old woman is in critical condition after suffering third-degree burns over 70% of her body in a horrifying attack on December 16, where she was doused with a flammable liquid and set on fire.
The victim, Ashanti, was reportedly assaulted by an unknown assailant, and police have launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident. Her family has not disclosed the location of her treatment, citing safety concerns as authorities work to determine the motive and identity of the perpetrator.
Ashanti’s mother, who has stayed by her side since the attack, revealed that her daughter faces a long road to recovery, with extensive surgeries, ongoing treatment, and rehabilitation required. “Her life will be forever changed,” her mother wrote in a public appeal for financial support through GoFundMe.
The attack occurred just weeks before Ashanti’s 21st birthday on January 1. Her mother has applied for unpaid leave under the Family Medical Leave Act to care for her, asking for public donations to assist with mounting medical expenses and lost income during this time.
Police have not released additional details about the investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement.