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18. There was no attack.

Wed Jun 22, 2022, 07:54 PM

Jun 2022

Turns out kids were literally playing with fire, and that's how he was burned. Interestingly his family collected a large sum of money on gofundme after a supposed bullying story.

"At least three of the children (ages six, seven and eight) were observed playing with fire and gasoline."

https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/22/connecticut-boy-6-wasnt-set-on-fire-by-bullies-reveals-new-video-16869430/

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Kids running outside at that age without a parent? jimfields33 Apr 2022 #1

Ummmm. marybourg Apr 2022 #2

I'm glad you agree. jimfields33 Apr 2022 #3

I was five when I walked a mile to and from school exboyfil Apr 2022 #5

I wish it were as safe now. jimfields33 Apr 2022 #15

had something similar happen to me rurallib Apr 2022 #4

fine rurallib Apr 2022 #7

Article says bullys mother XanaDUer2 Apr 2022 #9

Well, that is the issue. What is going on with this kid? BeckyDem Apr 2022 #13

That an 8 year old would even conceive of an attack like that is terrifying. Midnight Writer Apr 2022 #11

I'm with you on this MissMillie Apr 2022 #17

There was no attack. LisaL Jun 2022 #18

Well, I dunno, but that story appears to be not exactly accurate. LisaL Jun 2022 #19

I'm not surprised the original story got it wrong... lees1975 Jun 2022 #20