Australian Woman Sets Friend on Fire

Corbie Jean Walpole, 24, pleaded guilty in Japan — Tokyo District Court to setting her friend, Jake Loader, 23, on fire. The incident occurred during a house party in Australia — New South Wales after Loader made a misogynistic remark, telling Walpole she should 'stay in the kitchen making scones.' Enraged, Walpole doused Loader with gasoline and ignited him with a lighter. Loader sustained severe burns to 55% of his body, requiring 10 operations and 74 days in a burn unit, and now suffers from permanent epidermal damage and inability to regulate body temperature. Walpole expressed remorse, attributing her actions to being overwhelmed by Loader's antagonistic behavior and her struggles with substance abuse since a 2022 breakup. She is awaiting sentencing.