Highlights
- Angel Nahle, 24, was arrested at his Tempe workplace Tuesday on felony domestic violence charges.
- The victim suffered third-degree burns and underwent multiple surgeries and skin graft procedures after the May 25 attack.
- Nahle has two prior domestic violence convictions, and the victim delayed reporting for more than two months out of fear of retaliation.
- A recorded phone call captured Nahle admitting he considered shooting the victim before deciding to use gasoline instead.
A 24-year-old Phoenix man with two prior domestic violence convictions is facing felony charges after police say he threw gasoline on his ex-girlfriend and set her on fire near 27th Avenue and Bethany Home Road in May, according to Arizona's Family.
Angel Nahle is charged with aggravated assault and stalking in connection with the attack. According to Phoenix police, the victim ended her relationship with Nahle on May 24. That night, Nahle repeatedly called and texted her, growing increasingly angry when she did not reply.
Around 4 a.m. the following day, the victim answered a FaceTime call from Nahle. Investigators said Nahle accused her of infidelity, threatened to harm her, and showed a water bottle filled with gasoline, threatening to burn her car. Nahle then arrived at the victim's apartment while still on the call. The victim went outside in an attempt to calm the situation after seeing Nahle standing next to her car with the bottle. As she looked away, Nahle approached her, threw the liquid on the left side of her body, and ignited it with a lighter, police said. He then pulled off her burning shirt to help extinguish the flames.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was treated for third-degree burns and underwent multiple surgeries and skin graft procedures. She did not report the attack until Aug. 4, citing fear of retaliation. Nahle had instructed her to tell hospital staff that her injuries were caused by a carburetor fire.
After deciding to come forward, the victim gave police text messages from Nahle referencing the attack and threatening that he would not be able to stop himself if a similar situation arose again. She also provided a recorded phone call in which Nahle admitted he initially considered driving to her apartment to shoot her but decided instead to buy gasoline, put it in a water bottle, and set her on fire.
Officers located Nahle at his workplace in Tempe on Tuesday. He declined to answer questions after being taken in for questioning. A records check revealed Nahle has two prior domestic violence convictions.
What charges does Nahle face?
Nahle is charged with multiple felonies including aggravated assault and stalking in connection with a domestic violence attack. A records check conducted by investigators revealed he has two prior domestic violence convictions, a factor that will likely bear on any sentencing if he is convicted.
Nahle's arraignment date has not been publicly announced.
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