WCSO Press Release - April 6, 2020 - Attempted Murder

Incident: Attempted Murder and Related Charges
Date of Incident: April 6th, 2020
Location: 5000 block of Sailfish Drive, Eden, Maryland
Suspects:

1. Robert Lance Glorius
2. Emily Paige Skelton

Narrative:
On Monday, April 6th, 2020 at approximately 21:53 hours, Deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5000 block Sailfish Drive, Eden, Maryland in reference to a report that a man had been set on fire.
Upon arriving on scene, Deputies observed that the victim was suffering from severe burns to the majority of his body. The victim reported to Deputies that a subject who he identified as Robert Glorius, arrived at the Sailfish Drive address and began to assault the victim. During the assault, Glorius poured gasoline on the victim and set him a blaze. Glorius then fled the scene in a vehicle being operated by Emily Paige Skelton. Witnesses on scene were able to provide Deputies with a description of the vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle in the area of Mt Hermon Road and Wilton Avenue, Salisbury. A stop was conducted on the suspect vehicle and Deputies were able to take Glorius and Skelton into custody. The victim was flown to John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center by Trooper 4.
Charges:

1. Robert Glorius - Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Assault 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Arson and Violation of Governor’s Order
2. Emily Paige Skelton - Accessory After the Fact Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Accessory After the Fact Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Accessory After the Fact 1st Degree Assault, Violation of Governor’s Order

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any additional information, please contact Detective Hilliard of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776