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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Church Burn Victim Reflects On Surviving Blaze; ‘I Fought My Way By Him’ … ‘I Got Outside And That’s How I Survived It’

OCEAN CITY — About two weeks after the fatal fire at a historic downtown church that claimed the lives of two individuals, including the church pastor, the local woman critically injured in the blaze could soon be returning home in a remarkable story of determination.

The investigation into the Nov. 26 fire at the St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church on Baltimore Ave. at 3rd Street revealed a suspect, later identified as John Raymond Sterner, 56, of Ocean City, purchased gasoline at a nearby Shell station at the foot of the Route 50 bridge, walked several blocks to Baltimore Avenue, doused himself in gasoline, set himself on fire and then entered an area of the church rectory known as the Shepherd’s Crook.
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Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting. Incredible story. I hope Ms Dana Truitt comes out of this physically and mentally well. Been wondering if any fund had been set up for her and article directs those who wish to donate how to do so.