Originally Posted By itsme >>I have yet to hear any real motivation for this lady's actions,>> An example about some of the rumors and this is not in any way factual to my knowledge or has it been reported anywhere. But just to show you how silly it is and how rumors can and do run the gamut. I have heard rumors that she is being framed for the missing money, went to Disney so she would be caught in a highly safe public place to escape thugs, to she is completely nuts and just went off the deep end cause she couldn't keep living the high lifestyle she had become accustomed to. Again nothing of this has been reported anywhere its just one of the word on the street type rumors. I have heard completely different things from people who say they know her and I have no doubt that they do but its just strange that 2 different people could have complete different stories about what they claim to know from being an acquaintance in some way of hers. That's one of the main reasons I feel its not fair or right to post rumors and the like, I'm not sure anyone knows the real truth other then the authorities and they are not talking at this time. Personally I'm not sure I buy wanting to be caught at a safe place like Disney thing, The Sesame Place theme park is right here in this area and I feel that's a pretty safe place and why take only one of your kids. Anyway as the news comes out I'll be glad to keep you guys updated.
Originally Posted By itsme Well hoax mom pleaded guilty yesterday and was sentenced to 9-24 months, 4 years probation, $1323 restitution to the departments that looked for her, 50 hours of community service, and to undergo a mental health evaluation. Evidently it was a circus and is far from being over due to the ongoing investigation into the large amounts of missing money some of which were finally confirmed yesterday by prosecutors. Some highlights from the court appearance include her father after the judge called her a "calculating, manipulative, cold-hearted woman" and handed down his sentence dad stormed out of the courtroom shouting obscenities then started to beat up cameramen and reporters in a 30 second scrum. 2 were injured and now he may face assault charges. She told her daughter to choose a fake name to go by for the trip to Disney cause mommy did something really bad and could go to jail. She didn't think that police could catch her that fast and her plan was to have a fun trip with her daughter{not the only one}, then send her home by her self and commit suicide according to her lawyer. Prosecutors said that 285k of the alleged stolen money she had been tyring to pay back was stolen from her ex-husbands {father of the child she was with} 92 year old grandfather. She read a brief statement with highlights including- "I want to apologize to all the members of law enforcement who searched frantically and diligently for a mother and daughter who were never in any harm" "And to the African American community for perpetuating an ugly myth and stereotype" "I have no one to blame but myself. I let my life slip out of control" They played clips from her 911 calls where she was crying and said she was locked in the trunk, pleading to god at times to help her and her child, whispered on parts saying she was afraid they would hear her calling for help, they played a similar message from her left for her husband where she claimed she and her daughter were beaten up by her captures. Thats about it at this point based on this mornings paper.
Originally Posted By MPierce Thanks for the update itsme. Sounds like her father is a bit of a loon also.
Originally Posted By itsme Here's some videos of some of the fighting and her 911 tape from a local Philly news station, you cant make this stuff up but I'm not sure I would say it was a full 30 second scrum but its safe to say the poor old guy flipped out. <a href="http://cbs3.com/video/?id=86533@kyw.dayport.com" target="_blank">http://cbs3.com/video/?id=8653...port.com</a> Here- <a href="http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Caught-on-Tape-Bonnie-Sweetens-Dad-Attacks-Photographer-55447252.html" target="_blank">http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com...252.html</a> And lastly- <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=6985296" target="_blank">http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/st...=6985296</a>
