Dustdevil Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) That kid looks like a young Long Duc Dong Edited October 19, 2009 by Dustdevil
scubanurse Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33454580/ns/us_news-life/ DENVER - The mother of the 6-year-old boy once feared missing inside a runaway helium balloon admitted the whole saga was a hoax, according to court documents released Friday. Mayumi Heene told sheriff's deputies that she and her husband, Richard, "knew all along that Falcon was hiding in the residence" in Fort Collins, according to an affidavit used to get a search warrant for the home. She allegedly told investigators the incident was a hoax meant to make them more marketable to the media. "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 affidavit said. Richard Heene has denied a hoax. His lawyer, David Lane, said Friday he is waiting to see the evidence in the case. "Allegations are cheap," Lane said. Mayumi Heene's lawyer, Lee Christian, was traveling and didn't immediately respond to messages left with his office. Larimer County sheriff's officials declined to comment Friday. Sheriff Jim Alderden has said he will recommend charges against the Heenes including conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, making a false report to authorities, and attempting to influence a public servant. The most serious charges are felonies and carry a maximum sentence of six years in prison. Alderden said authorities also would be seeking restitution for the costs of the balloon chase, though he didn't provide a figure. His office has said it will likely be next week before it forwards its findings to prosecutors to decide on charges. In frantic calls to a TV station, 911 and federal aviation officials, the Heenes reported that they feared Falcon was in the homemade, saucer-like balloon when it was accidentally launched from their back yard last week. 'For a show' Millions watched as media and National Guard helicopters tracked the balloon across the Colorado plains. It landed in a dusty farm field, where ground crews looked inside but found no sign of the boy. Later, the relieved-looking couple reported Falcon had been hiding in their garage the whole time. But suspicion heated up when Falcon made a comment on CNN that sounded like "You had said we did this for a show." Sheriff's deputies questioned the parents separately on Oct. 17, two days after the flight. Mayumi Heene told authorities "she and Richard Heene had lied to authorities on October 15, 2009 (the day of the flight)," the affidavit said. She told investigators "that the release of the flying saucer was intentional as a hoax. ... The motive for the fabricated story was to make the Heene family more marketable for future media interest," the affidavit said. The Heenes twice had appeared on ABC's reality show "Wife Swap," and acquaintances said Richard Heene had plans for other possible shows. The producer of "Wife Swap" had a show in development with the Heenes but said the deal is now off. The TLC cable network also said Heene had pitched a reality show months ago, but it passed on the offer.
fireflymedic Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 I'm sorry, but when you are standing right there when the balloon leaves - how do you not know where your kids are? I could have seen if he weren't right there at the time and his brother set it loose - okay, maybe. However, the whole thing smelled like a hoax to me and sure enough it is. Just a shame because these kids will now have to live with the effects of it. Not fair to them at all. I could care less about the stupidity of the parents, but I have to admit - kudos to the kid for leaking the words ! Trust kids to tell it like it is . Anyhow, still glad he was safe. Either way, it's a good thing his safety wasn't compromised.
scubanurse Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 I agree, I just want the father to be punished and charged for all that he did. And get some real help! He did this so his family could get a tv show?!? Wow...
itku2er Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 I agree, I just want the father to be punished and charged for all that he did. And get some real help! He did this so his family could get a tv show?!? Wow... Fame and Fortune is the root of Most evil.
scott33 Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 The really sad thing about this fiasco is that they will end up getting their reality TV show. Custodial time will not happen, but they will receive a fine (which will be paid for by their "OK magazine" spread), and possibly a ban on building / operating similar flying objects in the future. Unfortunately, they are now a marketable commodity, and trash TV producers such as Mark Burnett and co will be scrambling to sign them up. The latest toy for this holiday season? The RC Heene balloon with detachable Falcon Media whores... 1
HERBIE1 Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 http://www.msnbc.msn...s/us_news-life/ DENVER - The mother of the 6-year-old boy once feared missing inside a runaway helium balloon admitted the whole saga was a hoax, according to court documents released Friday. Mayumi Heene told sheriff's deputies that she and her husband, Richard, "knew all along that Falcon was hiding in the residence" in Fort Collins, according to an affidavit used to get a search warrant for the home. She allegedly told investigators the incident was a hoax meant to make them more marketable to the media. "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 affidavit said. Richard Heene has denied a hoax. His lawyer, David Lane, said Friday he is waiting to see the evidence in the case. "Allegations are cheap," Lane said. Mayumi Heene's lawyer, Lee Christian, was traveling and didn't immediately respond to messages left with his office. Larimer County sheriff's officials declined to comment Friday. Sheriff Jim Alderden has said he will recommend charges against the Heenes including conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, making a false report to authorities, and attempting to influence a public servant. The most serious charges are felonies and carry a maximum sentence of six years in prison. Alderden said authorities also would be seeking restitution for the costs of the balloon chase, though he didn't provide a figure. His office has said it will likely be next week before it forwards its findings to prosecutors to decide on charges. In frantic calls to a TV station, 911 and federal aviation officials, the Heenes reported that they feared Falcon was in the homemade, saucer-like balloon when it was accidentally launched from their back yard last week. 'For a show' Millions watched as media and National Guard helicopters tracked the balloon across the Colorado plains. It landed in a dusty farm field, where ground crews looked inside but found no sign of the boy. Later, the relieved-looking couple reported Falcon had been hiding in their garage the whole time. But suspicion heated up when Falcon made a comment on CNN that sounded like "You had said we did this for a show." Sheriff's deputies questioned the parents separately on Oct. 17, two days after the flight. Mayumi Heene told authorities "she and Richard Heene had lied to authorities on October 15, 2009 (the day of the flight)," the affidavit said. She told investigators "that the release of the flying saucer was intentional as a hoax. ... The motive for the fabricated story was to make the Heene family more marketable for future media interest," the affidavit said. The Heenes twice had appeared on ABC's reality show "Wife Swap," and acquaintances said Richard Heene had plans for other possible shows. The producer of "Wife Swap" had a show in development with the Heenes but said the deal is now off. The TLC cable network also said Heene had pitched a reality show months ago, but it passed on the offer. "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 affidavit said. Interesting... Apparently the mrs has sold her hubby out. I don't think the kids should be taken away from the parents but the city. state, and feds should sue the hell out of this guy. Let him have his reality show(it will be the only way he can afford to pay anything back) and every dime he makes from it should be used to compensate everyone involved in the search. They should also include a hefty fine, for good measure.
RavEMTGun Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Mom and Dad have different attorneys? One denies, the other confesses? These idiots are going to get hosed. I'd laugh, but I feel sorry for the kids. 1
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