JSO: Inmate facing murder charge after setting a man on fire in 2024
The Jacksonville Sheriffs Office has announced that an inmate in custody will be facing a murder charge for setting a man on fire in 2024.
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The inmate, 60-year-old Kimberly Statum, was arrested in November 2024 for he attempted murder of 67-year-old Lee Payne after he was found with severe burns inside his home. Payne was brought to a burn unit in Gainesville to be treated, while Statum was arrested on scene. Payne died of his injuries later in December 2024.
Payne's death was ruled a homicide, and after presenting evidence to the State Attorney's office, Statum was charged with Murder and Arson.
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