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Woodlawn Landlord Dies

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Aug 24, 2008 5:00PM

The 77-year old Woodlawn landlord who was allegedly set on fire by an ex-tenant earlier this week has died as a result of the incident. Harlan Hayes had burns on over 90 percent of his body and died early Sunday morning. Police have charged 28-year old Donald Hardy with attempted first-degree murder in the attack.