Woman Pregnant with Twins in Critical Condition After Partner Allegedly Lights Her on Fire

According to police, Devonne Marsh allegedly covered his girlfriend — who has not been identified — in lighter fluid and ignited the flames

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A Michigan woman who is pregnant with twins was hospitalized this week after her partner allegedly set her on fire.

Devonne Marsh, 41, was arrested and charged on Jan. 14 after he got into an argument with his girlfriend at their Detroit residence, according to a video shared to the Detroit Police Department's social media.

Per the video shared by police, Marsh allegedly covered his girlfriend — who has not been identified — in lighter fluid and ignited the flames.

Marsh's partner is 6 ½ months pregnant with twins, the video — which was produced by Fox 2 Detroit — states.

Detroit Police Commander Michael McGinnis told the news station that the woman has third-degree burns on 60 percent of her body and is in critical condition.

At this point, it is unclear if the twins will survive, according to police.

A tipster reported the alleged crime to police after the victim was scared to speak up for fear of retaliation, the police told Fox 2.

"I want to applaud her for coming forward. I want to again let her know that she is not alone," Sgt. Kyla Williams, who runs the departments domestic violence unit, said in a statement posted alongside the video.

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Marsh's bond has been set at $50,000, according to Fox 2. Online jail records show that Marsh has a prior history of charges and convictions, including for weapons possession and violent crime.

According to WDIV-TV, Marsh is charged with kidnapping/abduction, aggravated/felonious assault and violation of the controlled substance act for the situation involving his partner.

The Detroit Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.

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