Galveston woman sentenced to 35 years for burning ex-boyfriend with firebomb

Nancy Ruth Allen, 51, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Nancy Ruth Allen, 51, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Photo: Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Photo: Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Galveston woman sentenced to 35 years for burning ex-boyfriend with firebomb 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

A Galveston woman was sentenced to 35 years in prison after she pled guilty Monday to attacking her ex-boyfriend with a firebomb.

Nancy Ruth Allen, 51, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to a release from the Galveston County Criminal District Attorney, Allen threatened to shoot her ex-boyfriend of six years and another female at his apartment in 2017.

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After leaving the apartment, Allen attempted to lure her ex-boyfriend outside later that night. Police said Allen shut off the power to his apartment and waited for him to come outside to reset the breaker. Once he was outside Allen assaulted him with a firebomb that police described as fuel-soaked ignited rags. Part of the assault was captured on surveillance video.

The man suffered severe burns to his face and body, according to the release. Allen will be eligible for parole after serving at least 50 percent of her sentence. Her prior felony convictions included theft, escape and possession of a controlled substance.

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