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Man Accused of Attempting to Burn Family Alive Is Still On The Loose
May 23, 2005, 06:34 PM Email to a Friend Printer Friendly Version
Man Accused of Attempting to Burn Family Alive Is Still On The Loose
A man accused of trying to set his family on fire is still on the loose this morning. On Thursday, police arrested 40 year old Victor Butler after they say he doused his wife and two teenage children in paint thinner and told them he was going to set them on fire. But, Butler escaped when he was taken to the hospital to be treated for a self-inflicted wound.
A neighbor who lives across the street from Victor Butler shot home vi
deo of him in police custody. "I told my girlfriend, go get th
e camera, something's going to go down here real quick." Police say when they first arrived at the house, Butler tried to act as if nothing was wrong. But then, the officers smelled a chemical odor. "The investigation revealed Mr. Butler poured paint thinner on his wife and children and told them he was going to burn them all."
Neighbors tell us that Butler lives in southern California, but visits his wife and kids every week. Police say Butler may still have other family or friends living in the valley and have a message for anyone trying to help him escape.
Transporting a fugitive across state lines is another felony and to buy into his problems at this point would be a real big mistake for anybody that knows him.. North Las Vegas Police have not stopped looking for Victor Butler since he walked out of the North Vista Hospital, still in handcuffs, late Thursday evening.
After he was arrested, But
ler
became violent against himself. "He just started banging his head... Split his head wide ope
n." That injury is one of the reasons police brought Butler to North Vista Hospital instead of going straight to jail. A few hours later, Butler was left unattended, and made his move. "My guess is that he's probably still around...and we'll get him here." While they're pretty confident they'll catch their man, police spokesperson Tim Bedwell admits the whole incident has been a bit embarrassing for the department. Some are questioning how Butler could have escaped, especially since the North Las Vegas Police Department is located right by the hospital. Bedwell says the officer in charge of keeping an eye on Butler had stepped away to work on a police report and that's when Butler bolted for the door.
While that matter is being investigated, Bedwell says the departments attention is focused elsewhere. "Our main goal right now is to get Mr. Butler back in custod
y so th
at his family can go on with their lives and so that he can stand trial for the charges that he's accused."
Police say Butler
's family is in a safe place. They're asking for your help. They say if you happen to see Butler don't confront him, instead call police.
Man Accused of Attempting to Burn Family Alive Is Still On The Loose
May 23, 2005, 06:34 PM Email to a Friend Printer Friendly Version
Man Accused of Attempting to Burn Family Alive Is Still On The Loose
A man accused of trying to set his family on fire is still on the loose this morning. On Thursday, police arrested 40 year old Victor Butler after they say he doused his wife and two teenage children in paint thinner and told them he was going to set them on fire. But, Butler escaped when he was taken to the hospital to be treated for a self-inflicted wound.
A neighbor who lives across the street from Victor Butler shot home vi
deo of him in police custody. "I told my girlfriend, go get th
e camera, something's going to go down here real quick." Police say when they first arrived at the house, Butler tried to act as if nothing was wrong. But then, the officers smelled a chemical odor. "The investigation revealed Mr. Butler poured paint thinner on his wife and children and told them he was going to burn them all."
Neighbors tell us that Butler lives in southern California, but visits his wife and kids every week. Police say Butler may still have other family or friends living in the valley and have a message for anyone trying to help him escape.
Transporting a fugitive across state lines is another felony and to buy into his problems at this point would be a real big mistake for anybody that knows him.. North Las Vegas Police have not stopped looking for Victor Butler since he walked out of the North Vista Hospital, still in handcuffs, late Thursday evening.
After he was arrested, But
ler
became violent against himself. "He just started banging his head... Split his head wide ope
n." That injury is one of the reasons police brought Butler to North Vista Hospital instead of going straight to jail. A few hours later, Butler was left unattended, and made his move. "My guess is that he's probably still around...and we'll get him here." While they're pretty confident they'll catch their man, police spokesperson Tim Bedwell admits the whole incident has been a bit embarrassing for the department. Some are questioning how Butler could have escaped, especially since the North Las Vegas Police Department is located right by the hospital. Bedwell says the officer in charge of keeping an eye on Butler had stepped away to work on a police report and that's when Butler bolted for the door.
While that matter is being investigated, Bedwell says the departments attention is focused elsewhere. "Our main goal right now is to get Mr. Butler back in custod
y so th
at his family can go on with their lives and so that he can stand trial for the charges that he's accused."
Police say Butler
's family is in a safe place. They're asking for your help. They say if you happen to see Butler don't confront him, instead call police.
