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Boston Woman Set Afire by Six Youths in Roxbury
Evelyn Wagler, a 24 year old Chicago native, was set ablaze by six black youths on Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury after buying gasoline for a stalled car. She walked into a liquor store seeking help before dying at Boston City Hospital. No arrests have been made and police cited no clear motive.
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Daniel Q. Haney
Associated Press
Boston
Evelyn Wagler
Chicago
Roxbury
Fred Cortney
Wayne Street
Blue Hill Avenue