Dad, Son Arrested For Setting 7-Year-Old On Fire, Videotaping It

[The Straight Story]

SAXONBURG (KDKA) – A Saxonburg man has been arrested for dousing his then-girlfriend’s 7-year-old son with a flammable liquid.

Then police say the man’s own 15-year-old son set the younger boy’s shirt on fire.

Edward B. Myers, 35, allegedly used his cell phone to film the attack at his Carol Drive home as he watched the boy burn.

According to the criminal complaint Myers, and his 15-year-old, and 11-year-old sons also repeatedly shot the victim with airsoft guns, and pellet-type guns.

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/07/11/man-and-son-arrested-for-setting-7-year-old-on-fire-videotaping-it/

[deminwi]

1. So very sad

That poor little child! I hope this POS and his sons all rot in hell for what they've done.

[d_r]

2. wtf.

seriously. you think you read the worst and then somebody pulls something else. good lord I can't imagine what he's raised those two sons to be like.

[joeybee12]

3. You know, they need to take his kids away from him, for good...

But, is it too late? Wonder about child development experts...can you reverse such horrible upbringing at this point?

[BainsBane]

4. That guy needs to be locked up forever

He should never be near another free person again.

[d_r]

6. just imho

and not knowing these kids from Adam, just from this one short story so a lot of assumptions and guesses. the 15 year old is going to have a tough time. It is a time of identify formation so yes, he could overcome it. The 11 year old would have an easier time. But remember for both there would be some huge trust issues with going to foster care. They both have life stories that they know and they aren't going to give them up in a day. But it isn't like the story of Genie who was strapped down in isolation. It could be overcame for both of them, but it would take some good people and some good time and some good resources.

[joeybee12]

7. I tink you're right about the 11 year old having an easier time...

I've heard that prior to 12 or 13, they can adjust easier, but something sort of hardens after that point.

[geek tragedy]

5. Ugh, just throw them both in a hole and throw away the key. nt