Affidavit: Balloon Boy's Mom Confesses to Hoax

**Robert D.** · 10-24-2009, 11:09 AM

Affidavit: Balloon Boy's Mom Confesses to Hoax

The mother of "Balloon Boy," Mayumi Heene, has confessed to lying to authorities and said that the release of the 20-foot Mylar balloon on Oct. 15 was "intentional as a hoax," according to an affidavit obtained by the Fort Collins Coloradoan.

In the affidavit sworn out by sheriff's investigator Robert Heffernan, Mayumi Heene said she and her husband knew all along that their son Falcon, 6, was not on board the balloon but rather hiding in their home, and that the motive for the hoax was to make their family "more marketable for future media interest."

Even though Mayumi has confessed, her husband Richard Heene's criminal fate is still "up in the air," according to Scott Robinson, a Denver defense attorney, who is not involved with the case.

"If Mayumi's confession was lawfully obtained, it is conclusive evidence against her, but it cannot be used against him, nor can she testify against him without his consent," Robinson told PEOPLE.

Last Thursday viewers around the globe watched the flight of a saucer-shaped craft that was supposedly carrying Falcon, who came out of hiding after five hours.

Mayumi told officers they had planned the hoax for two weeks, even building the balloon specifically for the launch, according to the affidavit. She even admitted both she and Richard, 48, had instructed their three boys – Bradford, 10, Ryo, 8, and Falcon – to lie to authorities.

Charges Coming?
The Sheriff's office was slated to turn over their investigation to the Larimer County District Attorney on Monday.

The DA could file formal charges against the Heene's any time thereafter, including class 4 felonies: contributing to the delinquency of a minor, attempting to influence a public servant and conspiracy.

The charges, if they are filed, could bring 6-12 years in prison and fines up to $500,000. If convicted, they also could owe an unknown amount of restitution for the rescue operation.

And declaring bankruptcy won't wash away debt owed to rescuers, Robinson says. By law "it cannot be discharged" until it's paid.

"If fame and riches were what they were after," concludes Robinson, "it looks like all they really got was notoriety."

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maniclion · 10-24-2009, 05:14 PM

"If Mayumi's confession was lawfully obtained, it is conclusive evidence against her, but it cannot be used against him, nor can she testify against him without his consent," Robinson told PEOPLE."

I really hate our Justice System......the bitch confessed it's plain as day yet this bullshit makes Justice look blind, deaf and dumb.....

I think they should also investigate whether the parents intentionally made the little boy sick on that other interview where he threw-up. I think they made him sick to shut him up after he'd blurted out it was for a show.....if your child is sick why bring him on camera?

**Mudge** · 10-24-2009, 05:43 PM

Could be nerves, and possibly epicac or something yeah.

maniclion · 10-24-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudge

Could be nerves, and possibly epicac or something yeah.

He looked groggy, kind of drugged out.....

10-24-2009, 11:09 AM	#1
Robert D. Who Me? Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,416 Photos: 356	Affidavit: Balloon Boy's Mom Confesses to Hoax Affidavit: Balloon Boy's Mom Confesses to Hoax The mother of "Balloon Boy," Mayumi Heene, has confessed to lying to authorities and said that the release of the 20-foot Mylar balloon on Oct. 15 was "intentional as a hoax," according to an affidavit obtained by the Fort Collins Coloradoan. In the affidavit sworn out by sheriff's investigator Robert Heffernan, Mayumi Heene said she and her husband knew all along that their son Falcon, 6, was not on board the balloon but rather hiding in their home, and that the motive for the hoax was to make their family "more marketable for future media interest." Even though Mayumi has confessed, her husband Richard Heene's criminal fate is still "up in the air," according to Scott Robinson, a Denver defense attorney, who is not involved with the case. "If Mayumi's confession was lawfully obtained, it is conclusive evidence against her, but it cannot be used against him, nor can she testify against him without his consent," Robinson told PEOPLE. Last Thursday viewers around the globe watched the flight of a saucer-shaped craft that was supposedly carrying Falcon, who came out of hiding after five hours. Mayumi told officers they had planned the hoax for two weeks, even building the balloon specifically for the launch, according to the affidavit. She even admitted both she and Richard, 48, had instructed their three boys – Bradford, 10, Ryo, 8, and Falcon – to lie to authorities. Charges Coming? The Sheriff's office was slated to turn over their investigation to the Larimer County District Attorney on Monday. The DA could file formal charges against the Heene's any time thereafter, including class 4 felonies: contributing to the delinquency of a minor, attempting to influence a public servant and conspiracy. The charges, if they are filed, could bring 6-12 years in prison and fines up to $500,000. If convicted, they also could owe an unknown amount of restitution for the rescue operation. And declaring bankruptcy won't wash away debt owed to rescuers, Robinson says. By law "it cannot be discharged" until it's paid. "If fame and riches were what they were after," concludes Robinson, "it looks like all they really got was notoriety." source BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

10-24-2009, 05:14 PM	#2
maniclion Cartographer of the Mind Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mens Incognita Posts: 20,441 Photos: 10	"If Mayumi's confession was lawfully obtained, it is conclusive evidence against her, but it cannot be used against him, nor can she testify against him without his consent," Robinson told PEOPLE." I really hate our Justice System......the bitch confessed it's plain as day yet this bullshit makes Justice look blind, deaf and dumb..... I think they should also investigate whether the parents intentionally made the little boy sick on that other interview where he threw-up. I think they made him sick to shut him up after he'd blurted out it was for a show.....if your child is sick why bring him on camera? "We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using Natures inexhaustible sources of energy — sun, wind and tide. ... I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that." Thomas Edison: In conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone

10-24-2009, 05:43 PM	#3
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	Could be nerves, and possibly epicac or something yeah. Kinesiology Comp Bench MaxCalc Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu

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