A chilling deception unfolded in New Jersey, revealing a former congressional aide accused of orchestrating a shockingly elaborate hoax. Natalie Greene, 26, now faces serious federal charges after authorities determined she fabricated a violent attack against herself.
The scene was disturbing: Greene was discovered bound with zip ties in a wooded area, her body bearing numerous lacerations. Scrawled across her stomach in what appeared to be a deliberate act of malice were the words “TRUMP WHORE,” while her back bore another inflammatory message targeting a federal official.
Initial reports painted a terrifying picture – three assailants, one allegedly armed, ambushing Greene while she walked a trail. Her co-conspirator frantically called 911, claiming the attackers had specifically referenced Greene’s political affiliation and employment.
However, the narrative quickly unraveled. Investigators discovered the horrifying wounds weren’t the result of a random attack, but meticulously inflicted by a body modification artist. Greene had, in fact, paid for the lacerations, even providing a pre-determined pattern for the cuts.
Evidence mounted against Greene as law enforcement recovered zip ties in her vehicle, matching those used to bind her. A search history on her co-conspirator’s phone revealed a recent query: “zip ties near me,” further solidifying the fabricated nature of the incident.
Greene is charged with conspiracy to convey false statements and making false statements to federal law enforcement. The charges carry a potential sentence of up to ten years in prison, along with substantial fines and a period of supervised release.
The case echoes similar instances of fabricated hate crimes, raising questions about motive and the deliberate manipulation of law enforcement resources. The investigation continues to explore the full extent of the deception and the reasons behind Greene’s actions.
The details revealed a calculated plan, meticulously designed to appear as a politically motivated assault. Greene’s claims of being threatened with a gun and forcibly restrained now stand as demonstrably false, a disturbing betrayal of trust and a waste of critical emergency services.
