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Kidnapping suspect faces new charges after investigators say she faked a pregnancy
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Ashlyn Webb , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the woman's background are being reported. A woman is accused of faking a pregnancy.
A woman is accused of faking a pregnancy. She was found with two kidnapped children and now faces additional charges. Deputies received a tip about a picture of a newborn that appeared to be deceased, which the woman allegedly sent to a man. The woman also sent him pictures of baby items and information about the baby's birth.
Further details about the woman's background are being reported. A news investigation has uncovered more information about her actions.
The full story, including the woman's arrest and the events surrounding the kidnapping, is available from the news source.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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