The Big Black News Blog: Boy Set on Fire for His Bike

Mother of Fla. teen set on fire says son is strongMIAMI — The mother of a 15-year-old doused with rubbing alcohol and set on fire called the attack a nightmare on Thursday, but said her son was strong and would pull through despite the burns over much of his body. September 15th, 2009 GRAPEVINE, Texas — Police say a 15-year-old Texas boy stabbed his mother in the back with a 6-inch kitchen knife while pretending to hug her after an argument. Police arrested the teen
DEERFIELD BEACH — Five teenagers have been charged after authorities say they doused a 15-year-old with rubbing alcohol and set him on fire because he stopped someone from stealing his father's bicycle a day earlier. Michael Brewer was hospitalized with We need to put these type of criminals in a fenced in area and sell hunting licenses to anyone who wants to hunt them down. Then they may know what it feels like to be a victim. Our prayers go out to this young boy.