Florida law enforcement has now confirmed that the alarming claims made by Caden Speight, 17, of being abducted and shot by assailants were entirely fabricated. But the motive behind the hoax remains elusive.
According to a statement from Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods, the investigation revealed that the initial narrative, sent by Speight to his family, was “completely made up.” After working through the night and coordinating with state and federal agencies, deputies uncovered evidence that contradicted his version of events.
