June 15, 2009
Fake Baby
A girl fakes a pregnancy and birth of a terminally ill baby. Well, people found out and they are pissed:
The baby was actually a lifelike doll, which immediately raised the suspicion of loyal blog-followers.
“I have that exact doll in my house,” said Elizabeth Russell, a dollmaker from Buffalo who had been following the blog. “As soon as I saw that picture, I knew it was a scam.”
By Monday, outraged followers on dozens of Christian parenting Web sites unmasked “April’s Mom” as a hoaxer, and hundreds more vented their anger.
“She needs to be exposed and held accountable,” Russell said.
Sensing people were close to establishing her identity, “April’s Mom” on Monday raced in vain to delete her Web site and Twitter and Facebook accounts.
But it was too late. The online community found out her true identity: Beccah Beushausen, 26, a social worker from Mokena.
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There’s no evidence that Beushausen benefited financially in any significant way or committed any crime.
I’m thinking of the time spent fabricating her pro-life lie. She should’ve taken up a more fruitful hobby, like sewing. Or kickball.