LOS ANGELES (AP) -- As the victim continues to be treated for burns over 60-percent of her body, police are still hunting for a man and woman suspected of setting the exotic dancer on fire outside a nightclub.
The crime, which occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, happened outside the Babes & Beer nightclub at 18454 Oxnard St., said Los Angeles police Deputy Chief Michel Moore.
According to officials, the 27-year-old woman was summoned outside the nightclub "to meet with two acquaintances," and was then doused with some kind of flammable liquid and set on fire. She managed to get back inside the bar for help.
Moore said, "these are two individuals that, in a very violent manner, attack this young woman with no ... provocation."
He added, "there's really no justification for this."
The suspects took off in a gold-metallic newer-model four-door sedan.
The victim, who is in critical condition, has two young children, Moore said. Her name was not released.
Detectives released the names and photos of the wanted man and woman (shown above), identified as Nathaniel Petrillo, 22, and 27-year-old Rianne Theriault-Odom.
What prompted the attack was not immediately disclosed. The woman involved in the attack is reported to have recently applied to work at the bar, but not been hired.
Moore said witness statements helped to identify the suspects.
Anyone knowing their whereabouts was urged to call Homicide detectives at (213) 485-2531. To reach a detective after hours or on weekends, call 1-877-LAPD-24-7 or text CRIMES (274637) and begin the message with the letters LAPD. All tips are anonymous. Tips can also be submitted on the LAPD website.
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