Mayumi Heene ("Balloon Boy" Mom) Admits It Was All A Hoax
OCT 24, 2009 AT 10:07 AM
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Now this is just sad. Mayumi Heene, the mother of the boy who we all thought had gone missing in a hot air balloon, reportedly admitted to authorities it was all a hoax in an affidavit.
In the [affidavit], it says "Mayumi described that she and Richard Heene devised this hoax approximately two weeks earlier ... she and Richard had instructed their three children to lie to authorities as well as the media regarding this hoax."
The sheriff, Jim Alderden, reportedly is recommending that multiple charges be pressed against the parents, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor, conspiracy, filing false reports to authorities, and attempting to influence a public servant.
Fame isn't worth all this.
Photos by Wenn.com
2265 points
these ppl are disgusting, but hey their plan worked cuz ppl are STILL talking about them! :/
They almost convinced us until their son threw them under the bus!! Lol. So close...
They almost convinced us until their son threw them under the bus!! Lol. So close...
67165 points
Hahaha I was thinking the same... they were almost in the clear. They make the Gosselin's look like perfect parents.
175225 points
They will get what they deserve now. Unbelievable. The parents must suffer from some sort of mental disorder. Poor kids for being dragged into this nonsense.
5040 points
I think they've been watching too many Hollywood movies. HAHA Such a$$holes.
49120 points
Parents of the year!
56293 points
Yeah, imagine how these kids are going to turn out! Those "parents" are idiots.
16845 points
Why are these kids still living with psycho dad?
49120 points
Ha! I read "psycho dad" and this song popped up in my head. and then I remembered. Al Bundy watched the Psycho Dad show :D
16845 points
My thoughts exactly! :D
525 points
idiots....
20 points
These people are seriously disturbed.....
47510 points
what if one day something bad actually happens to their kids? no one will believe them!
I think the wife is in a controlling marriage and he hits her, she is trapped and must put up with his nonsense stuff. Poor mail order bride. So much for the American dream. Maybe this is her way out, putting all the blame on him in return for freedom?
17905 points
I really feel sorry for the kids involved. Why would the parents ever think this was a good idea?
11400 points
It is more pubilcity for them more people reading and watching so they get what they want. Doubt there will be much time spent in any court house. Sure there pockets are full.
you're supposed to teach your kids not to lie...not have them lie to get attention...what the hell is that. These people are absolutely ridiculous. I hate people who are so in need of attention. Why would anyone put their kids through that. I hope they both pay for what they've done.
Oh dear! Oh my! Parents should show good examples to their kids...
182320 points
total assholes
143950 points
I would charge them both with endangering the welfare of a child.
160070 points
unbelievable. and why are those kids still with them? those are some crazy parents. they went too far.
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