Amanda Buchanan Obituary, Death – A woman who suffered an attack while employed at a 7-Eleven in Chula Vista over the weekend has passed away, as reported by a family member on Thursday. Amanda Buchanan had been on life support since Saturday, following an incident in which her ex-boyfriend allegedly arrived at her workplace, doused her with gasoline, and ignited her.
Her son, Dominic Rivera, confirmed to NBC 7 that she has succumbed to her injuries. Jose Carlos Villanueva was apprehended and made a court appearance earlier this week. Prosecutors allege that Villanueva had premeditated the assault.
He has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of torture, arson, and attempted murder, with the possibility of those charges being elevated due to Buchanan’s death.