DENVER — The notorious Balloon Boy hoax that captivated the world 16 years ago will be featured in Netflix's upcoming docuseries "Trainwreck." The "Balloon Boy" incident happened in October 2009 ...

In Balloon Boy, Falcon Heene revealed that he fell asleep in the attic and went downstairs to find police officers and his family frantically searching for him.

"Balloon Boy" saga to be subject of new documentary on Netflix One of the more infamous apparent hoaxes to ever come out of Colorado is the subject of a new documentary on Netflix that will debut ...

It's been 10 years since police called the search for the infamous balloon boy a hoax, but even now, the boy -- now a teenager -- and his parents are standing by their story. Richard Heene ...

While authorities desperately searched for "Balloon Boy" Falcon Heene, his parents allegedly plotted the flight as a publicity stunt The frantic search for 6-year-old Falcon Heene, dubbed Balloon ...

Balloon Boy family to reveal what really happened in the hoax that rocked America and who lied By SAMANTHA RUTT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 19:13 EDT, 13 July 2025 | Updated: 20:43 EDT, 13 July 2025 ...

The Balloon Boy Hoax centered on Richard Heene, a “fame-seeking backyard scientist,” per the same New York Times report, and his wife, Mayumi Heene. The couple falsely claimed their 6-year-old son, ...

The Balloon Boy episode is set to premiere Tuesday, July 15, with currently available episodes covering “The Astroworld Tragedy, ” “Poop Cruise” and “The Cult of American Apparel.” ...

Falcon Heene, a.k.a. Balloon Boy, is now 22 years old and specializes in building tiny homes. Per the New York Post, he owns and operates Craftsman Tiny Homes in Archer, Fla.