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Mount Vernon man accused of setting girlfriend on fire

An 18-year-old girl is hospitalized after her boyfriend allegedly rubbed alcohol all over her body and set her on fire. Police say Master Dobson was arrested after he confessed to setting his girlfriend

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Dec 11, 2006, 8:44 AM

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