Woman Charged for GoFundMe Scam After Motorcycle Crash

0:00It's March 10th in Birmingham. Let's get into the news. A woman in Bibb County, Alabama, faces serious charges for allegedly using a GoFundMe campaign to steal donation money. Court records show Madison Booth set up the fundraiser, pretending he was to help the family of a man killed in a motorcycle crash. She collected more than $2,500 before authorities caught on. The crash happened on January 8, 2026, and Booth claimed the funds were going straight to the grieving family. Instead, investigators say she pocketed the cash for herself, turning a tragic story into a scam. People in the community are upset, as these kinds of frauds hit hard when folks donate out of kindness during tough times. Booth's actions betray trust in online giving platforms that many rely on for real emergencies. She's now charged with first degree theft of property, a felony offense in Alabama. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office booked her into the local jail, where she's awaiting her next court appearance.

1:00This case serves as a reminder to double-check fundraisers before donating, especially those tied to recent accidents. Officials urge caution to prevent more victims like the donors here. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. What is cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.