(AP) A former Washington state social worker has been accused of faking brain cancer to avoid work. Theft charges were filed Tuesday against Sandra Dee Martinez, 40, formerly of Mountlake Terrace, who was employed by the Department of Social and Health Services in Arlington.
According to investigators, Martinez presented fake letters that appeared to be from doctors saying she had malignant brain tumors. Prosecutors wrote that she received $21,000 worth of paid leave and took advantage of sick days donated by co-workers last year.
Prosecutors wrote that Martinez came under scrutiny after using a neighbor's computer and leaving one of the letters on the printer.
Arlington Police Chief John Gray says Martinez has moved to another state and won't speak with investigators.
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Information from: The Herald, www.heraldnet.com
According to investigators, Martinez presented fake letters that appeared to be from doctors saying she had malignant brain tumors. Prosecutors wrote that she received $21,000 worth of paid leave and took advantage of sick days donated by co-workers last year.
Prosecutors wrote that Martinez came under scrutiny after using a neighbor's computer and leaving one of the letters on the printer.
Arlington Police Chief John Gray says Martinez has moved to another state and won't speak with investigators.
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Information from: The Herald, www.heraldnet.com
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Re: Woman Accused Of Faking Cancer To Avoid Work
Fri, May 16, 2008 - 11:24 PMShe couldn't just fake the flu?
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Re: Woman Accused Of Faking Cancer To Avoid Work
Sat, May 17, 2008 - 12:03 AMshe's heinous... i hope prospective employers "google" her before they hire her!! -
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Re: Woman Accused Of Faking Cancer To Avoid Work
Mon, May 19, 2008 - 6:58 AMKharma is a bitch... I wouldn't be suprised if she ended up getting cancer, she's talking it up!
This reminds me of a similar story I heard awhile ago about parents that faked their own son's death to get out of work. Then a co-worker seen the son walking down the street!!! how low can ya get?!
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Re: Woman Accused Of Faking Cancer To Avoid Work
Mon, May 19, 2008 - 8:32 AMSome people are just greedy and or lazy. We have sick and annual leave share at my work too. I would have probably give up some of mine to her since I never take time off. Geesh! -
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Re: Woman Accused Of Faking Cancer To Avoid Work
Mon, May 19, 2008 - 11:58 AMI found out that I got paid time off for sickness and never used them...dang!
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Re: Woman Accused Of Faking Cancer To Avoid Work
Tue, May 20, 2008 - 6:44 AMOMG..
This strikes me because I lost both my folks to cancer...
Not too many times I wish something horrible to someone..
but I'll make an exception.
Hope you die a slow, painful death b*tch..
