47-year - old Jerome Smith is being held without bail . He is accused of setting a 73-year - old woman on fire . He is scheduled to appear in court again on Friday . CNN 's Jason Kessler contributed to this report . His lawyer requests he be placed in protective custody .
47-year - old Jerome Smith is being held without bail . He is accused of setting a 73-year - old woman on fire . He is scheduled to appear in court again on Friday . His lawyer requests he be placed in protective custody .