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RICHFIELD, Utah (ABC4) — The victim in an arson case where a man allegedly tried to set his ex-wife's house on fire is speaking out about the experience of what it's like to be a victim of domestic violence.

A 38-year-old Richfield man is facing 20 charges after four separate incidents in less than a month where he allegedly tried to set his ex-wife's house on fire. He's been arrested on suspicion of multiple counts of aggravated arson, aggravated assault, attempted murder, and other charges.

His ex-wife and the victim in this case, Katey Barney, spoke to ABC4 about the 'awful' experience.

"We were trying to work things out," Katey said, referring to her ex

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