North Carolina woman accused of faking her own murder is arrested
(NewsNation) — A North Carolina woman who was reported missing now faces multiple charges after being accused of orchestrating a false report about her own murder.
Margaret Frances “Maggie” Elizabeth Sweeney, of Franklin, was arrested on Aug. 21, 2023. The 37-year-old was charged with causing a false report to a police station, false report of death or serious injury by telephonic communication and obstructing law enforcement officers.
Sweeney was reported missing on Aug. 18, WSPA reports, but was found safe the following day after a search. Police said the information they got initially led them to believe she was endangered or dead.
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“Sweeney’s actions caused our department, as well as other departments, many hours of work which could have been spent on other matters. Family, friends, and the community as a whole were also very concerned and worried about Sweeney’s welfare,” the Franklin Police Department wrote in a For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports.
