Crime & Justice
Police Believe Alleged Hate Crime Burn Victim Faked Attack
There has now been a twist in the story of Shamerka Moffitt, as police are saying the 20-year-old faked the attack.
There has now been a twist in the story of Sharmeka Moffitt, as police are saying the 20-year-old faked the attack.
Police in Winnsboro, Louisiana announced at a news conference this afternoon that they believe Moffitt fabricated a story about being attacked and burned Sunday night at a city park by three men in hoodies who wrote “KKK” on the hood of her car.
Newsstar Reports:
Police now believe it was Moffitt who wrote “KKK” and “n–ger” on the hood of her Buick LaCross with toothpaste and then set fire to herself. She told police she couldn’t identify the race of those she claimed had attacked her. She called 911 from the park.
Moffitt told authorities she was walking along a trail in Civitan Park when she was attacked by three men in white hoodies and set on fire. She remains at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport in critical condition.
The Franklin Sun reports evidence from the State Police Crime Lab, which shows Moffitt’s fingerprints were on both the cigarette lighter and lighter fluid found near the scene at Civitan Park.
The family has just released a statement:
“Our family is devastated to learn the circumstances surrounding our daughter’s injuries. While this was not the resolution we had expected, it is a resolution, and we appreciate the thorough investigation by the local and state police as well as federal agencies.
We are sincerely sorry for any problems this may have caused and wish to express our appreciation for the outpouring of love, prayers and support we have received from friends, acquaintances, church organizations and government officials.
Over the coming days and weeks, our focus will be on Sharmeka and her recovery. We ask that you continue to pray for her and for our family, and that you respect our privacy at this difficult time.”