Sheriff Rules “Balloon Boy” Saga A Hoax

Hoax Balloon Boy A Colorado sheriff says it was hoax when parents reported that their 6-year-old son was in a flying saucer-like helium balloon hurtling away from their home.
by Associated Press
Published: Sun, October 18, 2009 - 12:23 pm CST Last Updated: Sun, October 18, 2009 - 12:34 pm CST
FORT COLLINS, Alabama - A Colorado sheriff says it was hoax
when parents reported that their 6-year-old son was in a flying
saucer-like helium balloon hurtling away from their home.
Sheriff Jim Alderden says Richard and Mayumi Heene "put on a
very good show for us, and we bought it."
The sheriff says no charges have been filed yet, and the parents
aren't under arrest. He says he expects to recommend charges of
conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, making a
false report to authorities and attempting to influence a public
servant.
Some of the most serious charges each carry a maximum sentence
of six years in prison and a $500,000 fine.
He says all three children knew of the Thursday hoax, but likely
won't face charges because of their ages. The oldest son is 10.
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lillybell
lillybell Says:
Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 7:55 am

I agree, poor kids.  What kind of parents are they?  Teaching their kids to lie and deceive.  They should be ashamed and also I think they should be fined a large amount of money to teach these idiot parents a lesson.

rmseek1234 Says:
Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 1:48 pm

And perhaps, DHR should step in and investigate. Sounds like the kids would be better off without these nut job parents.

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