They make it sound intentional. Perhaps she splashed herself with gas, unintentionally and a spark set her on fire? (She said she wanted to live.) A cell phone might set off gas vapor. Just speculation.
If she could still speak in the hospital perhaps she clarified what happened. Might be clearer after the inquest.
thanks. I know it’s only one article. And I agree...she could have backed into a fire pit or a grill or decided to do something for show and it went south...???
try here for more info... there are surveillance videos - we don’t get to see them... yet...
https://elpasoheraldpost.com/2025/09/30/update-tony-gonzales-staffer-doused-herself-in-gasoline/