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BACK in 2009, Richard and Mayumi Heene were the masterminds behind a devious deception involving their son Falcon.

They told authorities that the six-year-old floated away in a silver helium balloon shaped like a UFO — here’s everything you need to know.

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Richard and Mayumi Heene told authorities their son floated away in a helium balloon[/caption]

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The Heenes with their three kids in 2009[/caption]

Who Are Richard & Mayumi Heene?

Richard and Mayumi Heene were the couple at the center of the infamous “Balloon Boy” hoax that captivated the world in October 2009.

The incident unfolded in Fort Collins, Colorado, when the Heenes claimed their six-year-old son Falcon floated off in a homemade, helium-filled silver balloon shaped like a flying saucer.

On October 15, 2009, Richard and Mayumi alerted authorities and the media, stating that their son Falcon was trapped inside the runaway balloon.

The spectacle was broadcast live, with millions watching as the balloon drifted for nearly two hours, covering roughly 70 miles before landing northeast of Denver International Airport.

When the balloon was finally recovered, Falcon was not inside.

Authorities launched a frantic search, fearing he had fallen out.

Falcon was later discovered hiding in the attic of the family’s home, safe and unharmed.

Balloon boy lie unravels

Suspicion quickly arose about the authenticity of the parents’ story, especially after a CNN interview in which Falcon.

When asked why he was hiding, the then six-year-old said: “You guys said that — we did this for the show.”

Investigators quickly concluded that the Heenes orchestrated the event to attract media attention and boost their chances of landing their own reality TV program.

The couple previously appeared on Wife Swap, while Richard had pitched several reality TV concepts, including one about investigating scientific mysteries.

Legal consequences

Both parents eventually confessed to their roles in the hoax.

Richard pleaded guilty to attempting to influence a public servant — he was sentenced to 90 days in jail and ordered to pay $36,000 in restitution.

Mayumi pleaded guilty to false reporting and received a 20-day weekend jail sentence.

The couple also faced eight years of probation and were required to perform community service.

Motivation behind the stunt

Richard is described as a self-styled inventor, storm chaser and aspiring reality TV personality.

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Dozens of emergency responders and two Colorado National Guard helicopters tried to rescue Falcon[/caption]

He met Mayumi, originally from Japan, at an acting school in Hollywood, and they married in 1997.

The couple ran a film-editing business and were known for their eccentric pursuits, including storm chasing and UFO hunting, often involving their three sons — Falcon, Bradford and Ryo.

Aftermath

Despite their guilty pleas, the Heenes have maintained their innocence, claiming they were pressured to confess under threat of Mayumi’s deportation.

In 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis pardoned both Richard and Mayumi Heene.

The family has relocated to Florida.

Trainwreck: Balloon Boy

A documentary directed by Gillian Pachter revisits the notorious 2009 Balloon Boy hoax.

The film is part of the Trainwreck anthology series, which explores headline-grabbing disasters and media frenzies from around the world.

Episodes of Trainwreck started dropping on Netflix on June 10, 2025, with Balloon Boy available for streaming from July 15.

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AER Lingus has launched a major winter sale with flights to top Christmas market spots from €31.

The Irish airline has slashed flights to a number of destinations across Europe.

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Passengers can travel to top spots including Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Zurich, Geneva and Milan from €31.20.

The valid travel period is from October 1 to April 30.

Aer Lingus said: “With a multitude of destinations waiting to be explored, there’s lots to look forward to across Europe!”

“Check out our incredible European city break offers – fly from only €35.99.”

And Aer Lingus has issued a major warning to a number of their loyal customers who may be missing out on big perks.

The Irish airline is reminding its three million AerClub members to check their account balances.

So far this year, AerClub members saved over €3million using Avios to book flights with Aer Lingus.

They can also use their Avios to save money on upgrades, hotels and other travel experiences. 

Avios is the reward currency of AerClub and can be collected when members fly with Aer Lingus and partner airlines, as well as when they shop with affiliated retailers including Deliveroo, Brown Thomas, ASOS, Booking.com, and more via the AerClub eStore on Aerlingus.com or through the AerClub Rewards app.

AerClub members can also collect Avios seamlessly by linking their credit or debit cards – including their Revolut and Aer Credit Card – to their AerClub account.

Whether you’re grabbing a coffee at Jump Juice, hopping on an Aircoach, or bagging some holiday essentials at Lifestyle Sports or Skechers, you’ll collect Avios on each purchase, bringing you closer to your next adventure.

Aer Lingus Chief Customer Officer, Susanne Carberry said: “At Aer Lingus, we are committed to rewarding our loyal AerClub members in meaningful ways.

“All our members can secure discounts through Pay with Avios or redeeming Reward Flights, allowing them to use their Avios to maximise their benefits and make every journey more rewarding.

“From booking flights and upgrading to Business Class to unlocking unique travel extras, we encourage our members to explore the full potential of Avios and turn their travel dreams into reality.”

SHELBOURNE will face a daunting visit to Azeri champions Qarabag in the Champions League if they beat Linfield. 

Damien Duff’s outfit face Irish League champions Linfield in the first round in the first two weeks in July and this morning were drawn to face Qarabag if they win. 

The first leg would be at home on July 22 or 23, with the away leg the following week. 

The Baku-based outfit are one of the toughest potential opponents are are group stage regulars having reached that stage of one of UEFA’s three competitions for 11 years straight.

Last season, they reached the Europa League groups by virtue of qualifying for the Champions League play-off.

And they previous experience against Irish opposition beating Dundalk 4-1 on aggregate in the Champions League in 2019. 

Manager Gurban Gurbanov has been in charge for 18 years and his squad also provides the backbone of the Azerbaijan national team – five that featured against Hungary last week were Qarabag players. 

Shelbourne know that victory over Linfield will also guarantee them the ‘champions path’ which means they are guaranteed three more ties even if they lose. 

That route guarantees €1.75 million in prize money and it can rise to €3.87 million if they win one tie, as it guarantees Conference League group stages at least. 

But defeat to Linfield would see Shelbourne parachuted into the Conference League second round and needing to win three consecutive ties to make the group stages. 

If the Reds are in the Conference League, they will have a tie with Lithuanians Zalgiris or Maltese outfit Hamrun Spartans with the first leg due to be away on July 24 and home on July 31.

But the pick of the Conference League ties for Irish clubs is the potential meeting between Shamrock Rovers and Belfast outfit Cliftonville. 

The Hoops enter the competition at the second round phase by virtue of their high ranking which saw them given a first round bye following Drogheda United’s expulsion. 

But they will now watch the first round closely as they face the winners of Cliftonville or Gibraltar outfit St Joesph’s – who Shelbourne beat last year.

St Patrick’s Athletic also learnt they will face Kalju of Estonia or Partizani of Albania if they beat Hegelmann of Lithuania in the first round of the Conference League with the first leg at home.

But the three Dublin clubs could potentially see ties and dates move as UEFA do not allow clubs to play on the same day in the same city.

That is potentially a problem for Rovers and Shels, but also because of a potential clash between Cliftonville and Linfield as well.