I always ask him if he’s upset or depressed. Austile remarks, “He just doesn’t have [any] emotion about it,” and West responds, “He’s numb about it.”
After being taken into custody, the three lads who pulled the practical joke were subsequently allowed to return to their families while they await court appearances that are set for next month.
Difficult situations
In the meantime, the victim and his family have received support and money from the community.
In an emotional Facebook message, West thanked well-wishers for their kindness and words of encouragement.
She wrote, “My son was receiving so much love when I woke up.” “Knowing that so many people care about me and my son and that we are not alone in this makes me cry.”
In the January 3, 2025 post, West adds, “I fall to my knees every day thanking God that my baby is still here and he is going to be ok because it could have been [worse].”
