Arkansas Mother Accused of Staging Kidnapping of Her Disabled Daughter With Three Accomplices, Police Say
ARKANSAS — Authorities say an Arkansas mother orchestrated a staged kidnapping involving her mentally disabled 22-year-old daughter, enlisting three other people to carry out the plan in what investigators described as an alarming and dangerous “lesson.”
Mother Allegedly Planned Fake Abduction
According to police reports, Tamara “Tammi” Hamby, a former member of the Crawford County Library Board, turned herself in after investigators uncovered the staged abduction plot. Authorities said Hamby arranged for three individuals to forcibly take her daughter in an attempt to “teach her a lesson,” though officials did not elaborate on the specific motivation behind the plan.
Police stated the daughter believed the kidnapping was real and was terrified throughout the ordeal.
Three Additional Suspects Also Taken Into Custody
Investigators say Hamby coordinated the incident with three accomplices, each now facing charges related to the false kidnapping. Mugshots released by the Crawford County Jail show the group accused of participating in forcibly detaining the young woman as part of the manufactured abduction.
Authorities emphasized that the daughter’s disability made the staged event especially harmful, adding unnecessary emotional trauma and potential physical danger.
Community Shocked by Allegations
Hamby, who previously held a respected community position on the library board, has sparked widespread outrage as more details emerge. Residents expressed disbelief that a trusted public figure would orchestrate such an extreme scenario involving her own child.
Police say the investigation remains active, and additional charges may be considered as they gather further evidence.
Ongoing Investigation
Officials have not released full details about the motivations behind the staged kidnapping or how long the planning took place. They confirmed, however, that the daughter is now safe, and authorities are working to determine the full scope of the incident.
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