Joseph Kromelis, known to many in Chicago as 'Walking Man,' has been released from Stroger Hospital nearly four months after he was set on fire in River North in May.
At Guardia's bond hearing, Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Danny Hanichak said Kromelis, 75, was sleeping on the apron of a parking garage on the 400 block of North Wabash Avenue around 3 a.m. May 25, when Guardia walked past him, holding a cup of gasoline in his hand.
After first walking past Kromelis to the intersection of Kinzie Street and Wabash Avenue, Hanichak said Guardia then walked back to where Kromelis was sleeping, poured the gasoline on his head, The flames quickly spread to Kromelis' entire upper body, and he was on fire for approximately three minutes before a security officer from a nearby building was able to get a fire extinguisher to put out the flames, according to Hanichak.
Known for his signature long hair, and mustache, and often seen wearing a sport coat, Kromelis is affectionately called"The Walking Man" by Chicagoans who have seen him frequently roaming the city's streets for decades. Some say he reminds them of George Harrison, others Yanni.© 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.Please enter email address to continue
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