Couple's sextuplet tale a hoax
Matt Sedensky
Associated Press
Seattle Post Intelligencer
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Grain Valley, Missouri(US):
The library books on multiple births crowded the couple's coffee table. The bedroom-turned-nursery awaited the arrival of six newborns.But in the end, authorities say Sarah and Kris Everson never had the sextuplets as claimed.
All they had was what appears to be a big lie.On Tuesday, authorities said the mystery had been solved - the entire tale was deemed a hoax aimed at tapping the generosity of others to pay the couple's mounting bills.Gary Bradley, the city administrator, said charges against the Eversons were forthcoming.The Eversons - Sarah, 45, and Kris, 33 - claimed to have given birth to four boys and two girls on March 8.
The babies were apparently in intensive care.The tale exploded in the local spotlight Monday when The Examiner in Independence ran on its front page a photograph of the couple holding six one-piece baby outfits and announcing the births.Those who heard the Eversons' sad story of tight finances set up a Web site to solicit contributions - including a van, washer and dryer, cash and gift certificates.
A real estate agent was even working to find the family new housing.Sarah Everson said a detective begin questioning her Tuesday evening; Bradley and Ambrose said the Eversons were interviewed at the police station for about an hour, during which they revealed the story was a scam. They were released pending charges.The Web site soliciting gifts was taken down Tuesday night.
Apr 12, 2006
Matt Sedensky
Associated Press
Seattle Post Intelligencer
_________________
Grain Valley, Missouri(US):
The library books on multiple births crowded the couple's coffee table. The bedroom-turned-nursery awaited the arrival of six newborns.But in the end, authorities say Sarah and Kris Everson never had the sextuplets as claimed.
All they had was what appears to be a big lie.On Tuesday, authorities said the mystery had been solved - the entire tale was deemed a hoax aimed at tapping the generosity of others to pay the couple's mounting bills.Gary Bradley, the city administrator, said charges against the Eversons were forthcoming.The Eversons - Sarah, 45, and Kris, 33 - claimed to have given birth to four boys and two girls on March 8.
The babies were apparently in intensive care.The tale exploded in the local spotlight Monday when The Examiner in Independence ran on its front page a photograph of the couple holding six one-piece baby outfits and announcing the births.Those who heard the Eversons' sad story of tight finances set up a Web site to solicit contributions - including a van, washer and dryer, cash and gift certificates.
A real estate agent was even working to find the family new housing.Sarah Everson said a detective begin questioning her Tuesday evening; Bradley and Ambrose said the Eversons were interviewed at the police station for about an hour, during which they revealed the story was a scam. They were released pending charges.The Web site soliciting gifts was taken down Tuesday night.
Apr 12, 2006
