Aren't all online HIV admonitions blamed on a jilted ex or "someone else"? The logic there being, 'why would someone out themselves like that?' Uh probably for the same reason they would knowingly infect others after learning they are HIV positive: catharsis.
It's extremely likely that the only people openly looking for or offering bbfs are the people who have nothing to worry about catching. Even worse, many times they know they are HIV+ and are trying to infect as many people as possible as a form of revenge for being given a "death sentence". Don't think so?? Go ask any county health worker how many patients actually react responsibly and follow up with care after testing positive for HIV. Only a small fraction of those that test positive. It isn't until some years later (when their quality of life starts to be affected) that they come back seeking treatment.
Sounds like all of this guy's self-delusions and denials finally caught up with him and he couldn't handle it. If he had acted responsibly when being diagnosed, got on meds, practiced safe sex and spared others from his wrath then none of this would have happened. Instead he was selfish and self-absorbed up to the very end. Perhaps he suffered from mental illness. Its difficult to feel sympathy for someone who wrecked so many lives though.
I agree with those who commented on the article that the "justice for donovan" bunch would be better served to focus on "justice for his daughter" since he knowingly infected her with HIV and now she has a feeding tube and a lifetime of meds to take. It should come as no surprise how he ended up being so selfish and diabolical if those who "loved" him can't even see the forest thru the trees at this point.
Very disturbing story. My heart goes out to those of you who are reading this and counting your blessings. I hope all your tests come back negative. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.