Woman lit on fire; 911 call released

New Haven, Conn. (WTNH) - Police in New Haven have released the 911 tape from a woman who they say was critically burned by her boyfriend.

The incident happened in the early morning hours of November 15th in the Fair Haven section of the city.

Howard Stewart is accused of dousing his girlfriend Christina Lee and her 12-year old daughter with an accelerant. Lee suffered second and third degree burns to her chest and legs. The 12-year old did not get burned.

Read the case incident report

The incident sparked a fire in the house.

Lee ran downstairs to her neighbors for help. In the audio tape Lee is heard screaming in the background as the neighbors called 911.

"The lady is burnt. She has burnt marks all over her body," the neighbor told the 911 dispatcher.

Prior to the incident, the 12-year old disclosed to her mother that Stewart had fondled her.

Stewart told police, "I never touched that girl. She just lying to cause more problems. All night long [Lee said] you ain't never gonna see your baby, you'll never see her again cause you ain't gonna hurt her."

Lee and Stewart have a three month old child together who was also in the home at the time. She was not harmed.

Stewart has been charged with arson, risk of injury to a minor, assault and reckless endangerment. He is being held on a $2 million bond.

Because the children are being cared for and have lost everything in the fire, you can help by donating items to the New Haven Police Department. Here is a list of items needed for the 3-month-old baby girl and 12-year-old girl:

-3 months old

Clothes [6-9 months]
Blankets
Bottles
Pampers
Bibs
Jacket/Coat
Baby Wash Cloths
Johnson's Baby Lotion
Johnson's Baby Soap
Aspirator
Formula [Good Start]

-12 years old

9-10 Juniors - Clothes
Size 9 1/2 - Shoes
Size 8 - Panties
Size 34C - Bras
XL Juniors - Shirts
XL Juniors - Jacket or Coat
Back Pack
Uniform for School can be purchased at Rainbow
XL White and Navy Shirts
Size 16 1/2 Khaki or Brown Slacks
Laundry Detergent for Babies; All or Dreft
Chicken Nuggets TV Dinners
Chicken Finger TV Dinners
Pepperoni Pizzas Individual Size
Spaghetti & Meatballs - Cans
Ravioli & Meat - Cans