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MySpace Hoaxer Drew Bragged About Deadly Prank

Woman said she was 'playing a joke' on teen who would commit suicide

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(Newser) – Missouri mother Lori Drew proudly boasted to her hairdresser and others about her MySpace prank before it led to Megan Meier's suicide, reports the Smoking Gun. Drew “denied any untoward purpose and dismissed concerns over her ‘prank,’” court filings say. But after Meier died, Drew tried covering her tracks, denying to the FBI and Meier’s mother that she helped create the fake “Josh” account used to fool the teenager.

In this artist rendering Lori Drew, a Missouri woman, appears in Los Angeles federal court in June.
In this artist rendering Lori Drew, a Missouri woman, appears in Los Angeles federal court in June.   (AP Photo)
Lori Drew told her hairdresser and other acquaintances about her MySpace hoax on Megan Meier, who later committed suicide.
Lori Drew told her hairdresser and other acquaintances about her MySpace hoax on Megan Meier, who later committed suicide.   (AP Photo)
Tina Meier, mother of Megan Meier, is photographed with a chalk drawing of her daughter.
Tina Meier, mother of Megan Meier, is photographed with a chalk drawing of her daughter.   (AP Photo)
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stardustdrifter
Nov 26, 08 4:44 PM CST
Shades of O.J. Simpson. Fat scumbag Lori Drew should do prison time. The young bimbo that CONSPIRED with her should be banned from the internet for life. Next time at the hairdressers Lori can brag how she beat the rap. Disgusting. Reply
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