OK, now that we’ve cleared that up, can we move on to the shaming?

I look at his mugshot and the only word that comes to mind is “snivelling”.

Point taken. Although it read clearly to me, on re-reading I chose to edit that sentence to clarify that Stevens would not seek attention for his own burns. Thanks for the heads-up.

OK, now that we’ve cleared that up, can we move on to the shaming? Farley “Allen” Rhodes, you are an asshole, and a pussy. Oh, and you look like a bird — and I hate birds.

The article doesn’t convey clearly that he “wouldn’t get medical attention” FOR HIMSELF.

Point taken. Although it read clearly to me, on re-reading I chose to edit that sentence to clarify that Stevens would not seek attention for his own burns. Thanks for the heads-up.

Just get away with your most precious possessions, your health and your life.

Poor Star. What a hideous way to go.

I think PMS read the story and thought “wouldn’t get medical attention” meant the guy wouldn’t call for medical help for Star.

It is written so that either interpretation is possible.

Just have a little something to start my return with.
This is for pms.247

What about David Stevens, the ex-boyfriend. It sure sounds like he’s not the brightest guy around. He could of at LEAST called 911 A.S.A.P. and accompanied her to the hospital. He’s not guilty of the heinous crime, but he is guilty of missing some brain cells.

If you have ever encountered a accident or an injury this severe with someone you know. Your first instincts are not to call 911 right away. Your brain doesn’t always react as fast as you wish it would. Sad to say but it is true and I am sure many here will agree with me on that.

The guy acted accordingly as most people would have done under the circumstances. Trying to help by putting the fire out. How is he at fault?
Most first reactions are not the right ones and you can’t be held responsible for those.
My Grandmother had a headache and went to rest. My sister went in to check on her 15 min later. She was not breathing or moving. So my sister checked for a pulse nothing was there. She ran to the neighbors and called the closest relative. Then called 911.
Even the police stated that many’s first reactions are not to call 911, you are usually in shock or traumatized by what has happened. It happens on several occasions.

Doesn’t mean they are stupid for not dialing 911 first.

Some people really are asshats. pms.247

Ruby, simply put, your level of intelligence assisted you in actual reading comprehension.

Komak, go easy on PMS. She’s not usually one to jump to wild conclusions, so I’m eager to see if she comes back and explains what she was thinking!

Rest in peace Starlena.

I felt the same as you folks. I felt especially bad for him when it mentioned he was sobbing on the porch. I imagine that horrific scene will be played over and over in his mind. I imagine he is asking himself what else he could have done?

Or he will beat himself up forever over whether he tried hard enough to stop her from going in…whether he should have just forced her to leave….Two major victims in this case….not to mention family members too.

PMS- you read into what you read—Don’t make assumptions, draw conclusions or not think when you read something….did it mention in the article that he didn’t call 911? NO. By making assumptions, drawing conclusions and enforcing your own facts- you just create confusion, evade the actual truth of the story-and in general piss people off…..just saying….

David did more than most would have…it appears.