The ambulance arrived in time, saving Frank Thornton's life, but the excessive carbon monoxide inhalation damaged his brain cells, leaving him mentally impaired.

With no family to turn to, Frank wandered the streets for a long time after being discharged from the hospital. His clothes were in tatters, and he had somehow lost one of his shoes, leaving his feet covered in scars from repeated blistering and healing.

He walked along the main road, mumbling a few words repeatedly.

"Sandra, alive."

"Sandra is alive."

One day, Lorelei Hicks was on her way to work and ran into Frank Thornton. She circled him a few times and laughed, "Serves you right."...