Fort Collins Balloon Boy Case Explored in New Netflix Series

15 years ago, an incident that began in Fort Collins made global headlines. The Balloon Boy case captured global attention. It was believed that a 6-year-old boy, Falcon, was inside a silver balloon that looked like a flying saucer.

Fort Collins’ Balloon Boy Incident That Captivated the World

The world watched as they hoped that the boy would be okay. You may remember the moment the balloon touched ground in Colorado and authorities and news anchors noticed that the boy was not inside after traveling 50 miles.

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Falcon Heene was later found in the family's attic. Many started questioning the legitimacy of the family's intentions and believed that the whole ordeal was a publicity stunt.

Fort Collins Family Back in the Spotlight With Netflix Doc

The family faced massive backlash and scrutiny. Well, the Heene family is once again in the public eye, not only in Colorado but across the globe. There is going to be a new episode of the Netflix docuseries "Trainwreck" that will dive into the Northern Colorado story.

Netflix’s “Trainwreck: Balloon Boy” Highlights Colorado Scandal

The show is incredibly fascinating and it highlights bizarre stories that have captured national attention. I would highly recommend checking it out.

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"Trainwreck: Balloon Boy" will premiere globally on Netflix on July 15.

Will New Details Emerge in the Fort Collins Balloon Boy Case?

Will new information be revealed? Will there be new information for the case? Netflix has not revealed a trailer or anything so we will be finding out when you are.

Heene Family Pardoned After Fort Collins Hoax

According to KDVR, the father Richard Heene pleaded guilty to attempting to influence a public servant. The father was pardoned in 2020. The Heene family relocated to Florida after facing public scrutiny in 2010.