Oh my! They didn't even mention the fire! What a horrible situation! I feel for everyone in this! He has likely come to his senses and now can't get out of it.. or hasn't come to his senses which is what law enforcement is legally to assume and act on- if he comes out, he'll be shot unless their is some agreement. I didn't quite get if there were people in the house with him and if so how many? (sorry, I'm a skimmer and have to re-read a lot!) Thank you much for posting this, makes me feel lucky to be where I am when I am!