🚨 The Gist: Joshua Bennett Dornellas, a South Carolina father, allegedly kidnapped his 3-year-old son, Bennett, and led authorities on a chase into Georgia, where he set the vehicle on fire with the child inside.
❓ What’s Happening:
- The alleged abduction followed a domestic dispute between Dornellas and the child’s mother
- Dornellas crashed the vehicle on I-85 in Georgia and set it ablaze with his son inside
🔍 Between the Lines:
- Dornellas has faced previous charges, including a recent one related to domestic violence
- During the chase, he allegedly made threats against the child’s life
🏃 Catch Up Quick:
- Law enforcement officers rescued Bennett from the burning vehicle
- The 3-year-old suffered severe burns and is receiving medical treatment
- Georgia authorities took Dornellas, who also sustained injuries, into custody
🖼️ The Big Picture: Law enforcement’s quick response likely saved the child’s life. The family has set up a GoFundMe page for Bennett. You can access that here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-request-for-a-tragic-and-violent-incident
💭 Your Take: Tell us what you think about what happened in the comments below.
