Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods gives an update on a Florida 17-year-old who allegedly faked his own abduction. (Credit: Marion County Sheriff's Office)
AFloridateenager is accused of falsely claiming he was shot and abducted before disappearing with camping gear and later shooting himself in the leg, authorities said.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods announced the allegations Monday in a Facebook video, saying 17-year-old Caden Speight’s abduction claims were "proven to be false."
The investigation began Friday after urgent messages from Speight prompted an Amber Alert and a large law enforcement response.
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