Pernell Clanton Charged with Attempted Murder of After Pumping Gas Into Wife's Car & Lighting It

Pernell Clanton charged with attempted murder of wife, Yolanda Clanton, after pumping gasoline into her car & lighting it.

Eastern Shore, Maryland resident Pernell Clanton Jr., 47, allegedly pumped gasoline into the car in which his estranged wife, Yolanda M. Clanton, was sitting and then set it on fire Friday night. His actions caused an explosion, sending both he and his wire to the hospital, according to the Baltimore Sun.

An arrest warrant was issued for Pernell Clanton Jr., 47, of the 100 block of Forest Drive in Grasonville, charging him with attempted first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, first-degree malicious burning, first- and second-degree arson, and two counts of malicious destruction of property over $500. Clanton is under guard at Bayview Hospital, where he is being treated for injuries he sustained from the fire.

Police identified the victim as Yolanda M. Clanton, 43, who was taken to a hospital for burns to her face and arm. Court records show that on Aug. 14 she was granted a protective order, which was made final Thursday, requiring her husband to surrender firearms and to stay away from their home and his wife's workplace. Source

I would love to know why she was in contact with her husband after obtaining a protective order. Still, it shows that a protective order isn't enough to keep someone hellbent on inflicting harm to another person.