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Two charged with kidnapping, setting woman on fire

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LEE COUNTY, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

A man and a woman are facing charges stemming from a weekend assault in Lee County. 

Authorities say a 27-year-old woman was lured to a residence by Christopher Mink, 43, and Cherie Clark, 40. 

The victim was then choked, beaten and had her hands and feet bound. 

Investigators say the suspects took the victim to a remote location, dumped her in the woods and set her on fire. 

The victim was able to extinguish the fire, free her legs, then walk to a nearby residence. 

Mink and Clark were both arrested and each is charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of kidnapping. 

Bond for Mink is set at $1 million and bond for Clark is set at $500,000. 

The victim remains hospitalized.

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