Channel 9 has uncovered that a woman who has claimed to be a family member of the 14-year-old who fell from a ride at ICON Park has no ties to the family.
A woman who says her name is Shay Johnson has been claiming she is the cousin of Tyre Sampson.
She has been seen holding news conferences, collecting petition signatures and leading a vigil outside the FreeFall ride.
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Now, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office says Sampson’s mother told detectives she doesn’t know who Shay Johnson is.
Attorneys representing the family told Channel 9 none of the family members know Johnson.
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The sheriff’s office said they are not aware of any crimes being committed at this point.
Channel 9 is working to get more details on this story. Check back later for more information.
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