An Oklahoma City woman remains in critical condition after authorities found her beaten inside a burning home on Thursday, according to court documents. Records state that the assault left her with skull fractures, brain swelling and severe memory loss, injuries doctors expect will require a long and difficult recovery. Family members have set up a GoFundMe to help cover rising medical costs while investigators continue to process the scene.
Investigation and charges
Police have charged Vincent Green after court filings allege he hit the woman in the head with an unknown object and that the home was already on fire when emergency crews arrived, as reported by KOCO. The outlet notes that court records describe the victim’s skull fractures, brain swelling and significant memory problems. Investigators are treating the fire and the beating as part of the same case while it moves through the county system.
Family response and fundraiser
Anthony Atchison, who shares two children with the victim, told reporters he had "basically lost it" and that his focus was "mainly, you know, about my children," adding that he "believes it was a straight attempted murder" and is now caring for the couple’s 4- and 8-year-old, according to KOCO. The report states that a GoFundMe has been launched to help cover medical and related costs and that neighbors have started organizing support. Family members told the station they expect the recovery to be lengthy and expensive because of the severity of the injuries.
Long road to recovery
Skull fractures, brain swelling and significant memory loss often call for intensive care and many months, sometimes years, of rehabilitation, including physical, occupational and speech therapy. Reviews of burn and head-injury cases note that attacks involving flames and combined trauma can result in more serious long-term problems than accidental injuries, which can complicate both emergency care and later recovery. Medical literature points to the need for multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation and ongoing social support for people living with complex head and burn injuries. Typical treatment paths are outlined in summaries from PubMed Central and other clinical guidance on traumatic brain injury complications.
Where to get help
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential domestic violence support and referrals, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit TheHotline.org for 24/7 assistance. Hospital social workers and local victim advocacy groups can also assist with safety planning and connections to services.
The Oklahoma County investigation remains active, and authorities have asked anyone with information to contact investigators. This story will be updated as new court filings and hospital statements are released.
