Inside terrifying acid attack ‘arms race’ as cowardly thugs spark fears of fresh wave of misery
and after a rocky relationship with her partner of six years Javaunte Jefferson, the 27-year-old was looking forward to dressing up for their romantic date.She had no idea that her trip to the salon would cause her to be left scarred for life and unable to speak ever again., who has two children with Jefferson, 30, got into an argument with her partner over the cost of her hair appointment.
Savannah, who has been left unable to work since the attack, says: “Every Valentine’s Day will be a horrible reminder of the day Javaunte set me on fire.WEIGH TO GO!In 2016, after two years together, they had their first daughter, Cerenity Bailey, now eight. For the next few years, Savannah constantly tried to end their relationship, but Jefferson won her back each time.
Savannah went to sleep but hours later, on Valentine’s Day morning, she woke to Jefferson stood over her, clutching a container of gasoline.I felt my skin melting onto the floor...I couldn’t believe my babies were going to watch me burn alive.“Howling, I leapt up and ran around the room while Javaunte watched me burn, with a dead look in his eyes.“I couldn’t believe my babies were going to watch me burn alive.
Neighbours called for help and minutes later, Savannah was blue-lighted to Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee.Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.
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