Missouri couple sorry for sextuplet scheme
They vow to pay back those who contributed to help bogus babies
AP - Associated Press
Updated: 10:34 a.m. ET April 13, 2006
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A couple accused of falsely claiming they were the new parents of sextuplets apologized Wednesday for scheming to tap their neighbors’ generosity.
“We’re sorry for everything we did,” Sarah Everson said from the driveway of their home. Her husband, Kris, vowed to pay back those who sent money or other items.
“We didn’t mean to hurt anybody,” he said. “We did it out of financial reasons.”
The couple could face criminal charges for collecting cash and other gifts after making public their story of six newborn babies clinging to life. Police were still investigating how much money and other help the couple received.
Police Chief Aaron Ambrose said detectives would seek records on donations made through a bank fund set up for the Eversons, a post office box established to receive mailed gifts and an online PayPal account that allowed visitors to the couple’s Web site to give money.
“We want to make sure it’s a thorough investigation and all of our areas are covered,” Ambrose said.
The births were said to have happened in March. The Eversons’ story was printed Monday on the front of The Examiner in Independence with a photograph of the couple holding six one-piece baby outfits.
Tiny nursery was ready
Sarah Everson, 45, allowed an Associated Press reporter into her home, showing off the tiny nursery ready for her four boys and two girls, awaiting their discharge from intensive care.
She told of the surgeries two of the babies would undergo, detailed her discomfort during her pregnancy and even showed photographs of her baring her pregnant-looking midsection.
“I want to be with them all the time,” she said, breaking into tears. “I don’t like being away from them.”
After the Examiner’s initial story, the AP did not publish a story or transmit photos about the sextuplets over concerns of accuracy.
Authorities said the woman and her 33-year-old husband were questioned Tuesday by police and came clean.
Examiner Editor Dale Brendel said he was considering a front-page column to readers addressing the issue. He said the incident would force a review of his reporters’ verification practices.
They vow to pay back those who contributed to help bogus babies
AP - Associated Press
Updated: 10:34 a.m. ET April 13, 2006
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A couple accused of falsely claiming they were the new parents of sextuplets apologized Wednesday for scheming to tap their neighbors’ generosity.
“We’re sorry for everything we did,” Sarah Everson said from the driveway of their home. Her husband, Kris, vowed to pay back those who sent money or other items.
“We didn’t mean to hurt anybody,” he said. “We did it out of financial reasons.”
The couple could face criminal charges for collecting cash and other gifts after making public their story of six newborn babies clinging to life. Police were still investigating how much money and other help the couple received.
Police Chief Aaron Ambrose said detectives would seek records on donations made through a bank fund set up for the Eversons, a post office box established to receive mailed gifts and an online PayPal account that allowed visitors to the couple’s Web site to give money.
“We want to make sure it’s a thorough investigation and all of our areas are covered,” Ambrose said.
The births were said to have happened in March. The Eversons’ story was printed Monday on the front of The Examiner in Independence with a photograph of the couple holding six one-piece baby outfits.
Tiny nursery was ready
Sarah Everson, 45, allowed an Associated Press reporter into her home, showing off the tiny nursery ready for her four boys and two girls, awaiting their discharge from intensive care.
She told of the surgeries two of the babies would undergo, detailed her discomfort during her pregnancy and even showed photographs of her baring her pregnant-looking midsection.
“I want to be with them all the time,” she said, breaking into tears. “I don’t like being away from them.”
After the Examiner’s initial story, the AP did not publish a story or transmit photos about the sextuplets over concerns of accuracy.
Authorities said the woman and her 33-year-old husband were questioned Tuesday by police and came clean.
Examiner Editor Dale Brendel said he was considering a front-page column to readers addressing the issue. He said the incident would force a review of his reporters’ verification practices.
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