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The northwest Miami-Dade man-burning incident
DevelopingNext check Oct 27: Check for a docket or detention order, a scheduled next hearing, and a dated medical or sheriff's update on Mathis.
Where it stands
As of Oct. 26, Nathaniel Devon Mathis remained hospitalized after suffering burns across at least 80% of his body; reports described his condition as critical, with an earlier account saying he was not expected to survive. Tanisha Shelton faces attempted-murder and arson charges; a judge found probable cause and denied her bond, and the investigation and Mathis’s outcome remain open.
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The story so far
Update 218 hours later
Judge denies Tanisha Shelton bond in alleged burning of Nathaniel Mathis
Mathis remained critical with burns over at least 80% of his body. Monday’s ruling keeps Shelton detained and resolves the bond question left open in our earlier report.
Still open after this report
- No later hospital-issued assessment or confirmed death has been established, and no next hearing date is known.
Update 1
Miami-Dade man not expected to survive alleged fire attack; woman charged
Deputies accuse Tanisha Shelton of setting Nathaniel Devon Mathis on fire after an argument. Officials gave him a grave prognosis, but his death has not been confirmed.
What moved
- CBS Miami identifies Mathis and Shelton and reports officials’ assessment that Mathis is extremely critical and not expected to survive.
History
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Who's involved
Organizations
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Officecounty police department in Florida, USA2 reports
Places
- BrownsvilleBrownsville, FL, United States of America1 report
- Jackson Memorial HospitalJackson Memorial Hospital, 1611 Northwest 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136, United States of America1 report
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