Re: NONPD: Missing Kidneys Hoax

[Edward Kleinmeyer <ekleinmeyer@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Murray,I will check all this out when I return from Iowa City.
Thursday is my big day for all the PD testing.I will let everyone know the
resyltes when I return. Shirley
----- Original Message -----
From: Murray Charters <Murray_Charters@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2000 9:40 PM
Subject: NONPD: Missing Kidneys Hoax


> Hi All,
> Yesterday I debunked the flesh eating banana hoax that Nancy B.  sent to
this
> List.
>
> Today Shirley sends us the following...
>
> This missing kidney thing was a true story. Except for the part about the
> virus. Kidney's are being harvested in unsavory manners. People are being
> drugged,taken to a motel room and when they wake up they are sitting in a
> bathtub of ice with a note saying call 911 now. If they don't get help
while
> their body temp. is still low they will die. My Son sent this item to me
> several months ago and believe me it is happening. Shirley
>
> Shirley, believe ME, this is NOT happening... This IS a hoax!
>
> Go to this site...
> 
>
> Scroll down to:
> The "Organ Theft" Hoax (updated May 19, 1998)
> 
>
> there's more...  go to...
> Urban Myths, Legends, Folklore and Fairytales
> 
>
> Type   kidney   in the Search Box...
>
> Urban Myths: Scare Mail: Gang Initiation: Steal This Body Part
> 
> Gang Initiation: Steal This Body Part
> So gross and outlandish it's almost funny.
>
> Urban Myths: Scare Mail: Kidneys
> 
> Careful Not To Lose Your Kidneys
> Like a Poltergeist, it's baa-aack.
>
> Still not convinced??  Go to ....
> 
>
> Scroll down to:
> Medical
>
> Click and go to:
> 
>
> Click on Organ Theft and go to:
> 
>
> Scroll this List and click and read... etc.
>
> Bit Listserv Transplant Faq Organ Theft
> Body Snatchers Film Debunking
> Gland Thieves
> Kidney Theft Australia
> Kidney Theft Tube
> New Orleans Debunk
> Organ Theft Asia
> Organ Theft Origins
> Organ Theft Spanish Text
> Organ Theft Unos
>
> Finally, please go to this site...
> Computer Virus Myths
> 
> 
>
> More Resources...
> The HoaxKill Service - Let's Get Rid of Hoaxes Now!
> 
> 
>
> All the best and .... don't take any wooden nickles... murray
>
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