A Florida teenager, 17-year-old Caden Speight, is accused of staging an abduction in Marion County. Allegedly, Speight deliberately claimed he had been abducted by four men and stuffed him into a van, with the teen even going as far as shooting himself in the leg to make his ruse more credible.
According to a video statement issued by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Speight initially texted his family members that he had been abducted and shot in Dunnellon. This triggered a significant response from multiple law enforcement agencies and members of the community.
“Caden may be in the company of four unknown males, possibly Hispanic,” an AMBER Alert read. “They may be traveling in a light-colored van. If located, DO NOT APPROACH. Contact law enforcement immediately.”…