North Carolina Woman Arrested For Faking Her Own Murder
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In a story that seems destined to be on “Dateline” sooner rather than later, a Franklin, North Carolina woman has been arrested and accused of faking her own murder. 37-year-old, Margaret Frances “Maggie” Elizabeth Sweeney was arrested on Aug. 21 and 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.
It is purported that Sweeney anonymously informed a friend and the Department of Social Services that she was murdered. Sweeney was reported missing on August 18. Following a search by Franklin Police, she was found safe a day later. The reason for the arrest stems from the belief that authorities were led (falsely) to initially conclude Sweeney was endangered or dead.
Here’s where the story starts to beg for Keith Morrison. At this time, this is all we really know. Franklin Police Chief Devin Holland told NewsNation‘s Dan Abrams, “At this time, we have not had any follow-up interviews with Miss Sweeney. Once she was arrested, she was released on her own recognizance, and we have not had any contact with her since.”
This means there’s still not been any motive reported at this time although the usually suspects (domestic issues, mental trauma) have definitely been speculated. All we know for sure is that Maggie Sweeney of Franklin, North Carolina has been arrested for faking her own murder. Stay tuned.
These Are 5 of the Most Dangerous Cities in South Carolina
South Carolina is home to a lot of things. From beautiful and historic towns to the beaches to the swamps, there is always something to visit and see. But, just like anywhere else, South Carolina does have their troubling areas as well. Not everywhere can be all peaches and cream, that is just how the world works. Even though you may know and love an area, it can also e very dangerous. Maybe you know what parts of a place to visit and what parts to stay away from, but not every tourist knows that information.
Southwest Journal went on to name the most dangerous cities in South Carolina for 2023. A study was done by RoadSnacks and compared over 50 cities across the state. With the use of the FBI’s latest crime reports, they looked at both violent and property crimes in each city. Taking the information they found, they were able to compile a list of the most dangerous cities in the United States. Of course, we wanted to take a look into some of the top cities. So, below you can find the top 5 most dangerous cities in South Carolina. Interested in the full top 10? Visit Southwest Journal to see.
Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.