A 79-year-old woman who was doused in gasoline and set on fire has died. RCMP in Clearwater say charges may be upgraded for the victim's 51- year-old son, who is also accused setting his mother's dog on fire. Sgt. Stuart Seib says Mounties are considering recommending a murder charge, instead of attempted murder.
Kathleen Jennings was being treated at Vancouver General's burn unit after Friday's attack.
Seib says the victim had severe burns to her upper body.
The accused, Parker Mathias, will be in back in court next Monday.