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Woman accused of pouring hot chicken grease on boyfriend in LaGrange

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Published  May 6, 2025 8:22pm EDT
LaGrange
FOX 5 Atlanta

The Brief

    • Olympia Laster was arrested for allegedly pouring hot chicken grease on her boyfriend, Robert Herron, during a domestic dispute.
    • Herron suffered severe burns and was transported to a specialized burn treatment hospital in Atlanta.
    • The LaGrange Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division is handling the case, and they are seeking information from the public.

LAGRANGE, Ga. - A woman was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly pouring hot chicken grease on her boyfriend during a domestic dispute, authorities said.

What we know:

Officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to the Stay Lodge at 1610 Whitesville Street around 5:17 p.m. on May 6. When they arrived, they found 46-year-old Robert Herron suffering from severe burns to the back of his head, neck, back, and shoulders.

Police said the victim's live-in girlfriend, 43-year-old Olympia Laster, threw a pot of hot chicken grease on him while he was sitting in a chair during an argument. Herron was transported to an Atlanta-area hospital specializing in burn treatment.

Laster was found nearby and taken into custody. 

What we don't know:

The department’s Criminal Investigation Division has taken over the case.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to contact Master Detective Blane at 706-883-2623 or submit tips anonymously through Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000.

The Source: The LaGrange Police Department provided the details for this article.

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