Man Who Set Councilman on Fire Gets 40 Years

A man who set a Danville councilman on fire received a staggering 40-year prison sentence plus five years probation after pleading guilty to attempted murder — far exceeding standard sentencing guidelines. The judge weighed emotional testimony from the victim and his family, who described the lasting trauma. Buck-Hayes admitted to pouring gasoline on councilman Lee Vogler at Showcase Magazine’s offices in July 2025, with his defense already preparing to appeal. The sentence sends a chilling message: this crime will echo for years. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ee1cf765d311b7c