The killer was a really big dude, too. He probably could have readily killed the kid with his bare hands, unless the boy knew martial arts or had a firearm and some training.
I’m guessing the boy woke up to a fight and reacted instinctively, and bravely, but, “had no chance”. Indeed, if he had gone for help, assuming he could get out, he’d be alive, and the police could have responded much more effectively / quickly, possibly even saving his Mom. Still, I try to put myself in that situation: How could I possibly leave my Mom to this monster?
We don’t know all the awful details, of course, so what is left is prayers for the boy and his Mom, and the family. And... though my own family’s situation is nothing like this, it does make me more determined that my family be able to defend themselves if I am taken out, or not home.
Amen, Paul R.
It sounds like this teen was a good kid. Based on the mom’s age, she must’ve been 17 herself when she had him. Just a heartbreaking story. I hope justice is served somehow.