The man who attacked and burned a Danville City Councilman used more than just gasoline to set him on fire. According to the Danville Register & Bee, evidence at the scene following the attack on Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler found polystyrene, which is known to be a good insulator.

When polystyrene and gasoline are mixed together the substance resembles napalm. According to the National Institutes of Health, napalm is a weaponized mixture of chemicals designed to create a highly flammable and gelatinous liquid.

29-year-old Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes was previously indicted on charges of Attempted First-Degree Murder, Aggravated Malicious Wounding, and Breaking and Entering While Armed With a Deadly Weapon for the attack that occurred on July 30, 2025 at the office of Showcase Magazine. If convicted on all three charges he could be facing a sentence between 40 years and life in prison. The trial will begin on April 20.

Vogler sustained burns to 60% of his body in the attack and was in the UNC Burn Unit for about three months.