Teen Could Face Charges in Dumbest Prank Ever
A 17-year-old guy may be facing criminal charges after he was bored and decide to post a phony ad on Craigslist. The Idaho teen used the name Rick Obelophy and created a message that said Rick was looking to sell his 4-year-old son for $5,000. The teen wrote, "He doesn't fuss very much but when he does he just screams for hours. I usually just put him in his closet until he stops and that usually works."
Obviously this raised red flags. Police in Spokane, Washington began investigating possible child selling and child abuse crimes. That lead them to a home-schooled northern Idaho teen with "nothing else to do."
"He thought it'd be funny," explains Lt. Corey Coon of the Sandpoint, Idaho police department. Police also say the teen had no idea the story became international news.




Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
katelynhuggins May 2nd 2010 9:48AM
I think that he should grt another chance!!! Come on ! Just a joke!
Kat May 2nd 2010 10:24AM
OMG joke????? u think this is funny or somethin?????? PRESS CHARGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i say he should be charged u dont under stand how serious this is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lock him in his closet?! thats not funny @ ALL!!!!!!!!!!
EB9225 May 9th 2010 8:56AM
i agree, it was a prank, and he didnt mean 2 bother anyone!!!!
nikkyb6901 May 10th 2010 6:39PM
how would u like it if u got sold on the streets? and u got locked in a closet? not very comfy now is it? :p :p :p THINK IDIOT!!!
chris4jeep May 12th 2010 11:11AM
He never locked anyone in a closet read it again. thats just what he wrote as a discription
marbearkicker May 2nd 2010 11:50AM
tell me about it i totally agree kat. it ain't funny. teens today. he needs more homework or something
katelynhuggins May 2nd 2010 12:04PM
He was just kidding ! CALM DOWN!!! OMG I feel sorry for the dude! Just my opinion! sorry if u dont think that but i do!
Vballplayer1429 May 2nd 2010 12:23PM
child abuse is NOT a joke in any way, shape, or form. this is just ridiculous that he would write that as a joke! if you're bored go on facebook or watch tv. don't post things about selling children and locking them in closets.
DaddysSammy201 May 2nd 2010 2:47PM
I agree that this kid should b pressed charges! Child Abuse Is no laffing matter @all!
Carina May 5th 2010 3:33PM
i totally agree with you!! it is not funny AT ALL to pretend to sell and abuse your kids!! how could this kid even write that, i think he should def face charges
squirrel May 12th 2010 9:01PM
Hopefully this teen has learned a very important lesson about not using your free time posting up false Internet ads. I believe that he should face charges on this crazy act: "Rick" won't be laughing as much if this happens. Complete nonsense!!
specialk236 May 2nd 2010 12:49PM
lol what i'm just wondering is.... did anyone try to buy it?
Kat May 3rd 2010 7:08AM
again...........not funny wat r u lol ing about i bet u wouldnt be loling if it were u!!!!!!!!!!!!
amanda981 May 11th 2010 7:24PM
i know right
MyMy May 12th 2010 7:43PM
Haha dude!!! I wonder if anyone DID try to buy it! haha
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Erin May 2nd 2010 2:34PM
What is wrong with him! How stupid! And does he really even have a son, doubt it! and to lock him in a closet! What the Heck! He should so be pressed with charges! Darn that DEVIL Teen!!!!!!
PHorselover2000 May 5th 2010 6:39PM
OMG!! HE'S TOTALLY BONKURD!!!!!!!! SOMEONE CALL 911 THIS IS A MAJOR EMERGENCY!!