The FBI said the suspect had twice before made similar claims in which he falsely portrayed himself as a juvenile sex trafficking victim. The FBI has identified Rini as the person who claimed to be Timmothy Pitzen, who disappeared in 2011 at age 6. The FBI declared the man's story a hoax Thursday based on DNA testing one day after he identified himself to authorities as Pitzen. After identifying himself as Pitzen, Rini complained of abdominal pain and was taken to the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Emergency Room, the affidavit said. Bill Rowley said that over the years his department has received thousands of tips about Timmothy, including false sightings.

Source: Fox News April 05, 2019 13:20 UTC