Wendy's Human Finger in Chili "finder" arrested...

Herzig · 04-22-2005, 05:45 AM

What a real piece of work. Looks like she may get what she deserves...

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...wendy_s_finger

Woman in Wendy's Finger Case Arrested

By CHRISTINA ALMEIDA, Associated Press Writer

LAS VEGAS - The woman who claimed she found a finger in her bowl of Wendy's chili last month has been arrested, the latest twist in a bizarre case about how the 1 1/2-inch finger tip ended up in a bowl of fast food.

New $100,000 Reward in Wendy's Chili Finger Case

Anna Ayala was taken into custody late Thursday at her Las Vegas home, police said.

Authorities would not provide details until a news conference Friday in San Jose, Calif. — the city where Ayala claimed she bit down on the finger in a mouthful of her steamy stew.

Ayala's 18-year-old son, Guadalupe Reyes, said he had gone to the store around 9 p.m. when he got a phone call from a friend who was back at the Las Vegas home.

"We rushed back and she was already gone," Reyes said.

Reyes said he had no other details and was waiting to hear from his mother.

Ohio-based Wendy's International Inc. did not immediately return a call Friday.

Ayala's claim that she found the finger tip, complete with a well-manicured nail, on March 22 initially drew sympathy. But when police and health officials failed to find any missing digits among the workers involved in the restaurant's supply chain, suspicion fell on Ayala, and her story has become a late-night punch line.

Ayala hired a lawyer and filed a claim against the Wendy's franchise owner, Fresno-based JEM Management. But after police searched her home in Las Vegas and continued to question her family, she dropped the lawsuit threat, saying the whole situation was just too stressful.

"Lies, lies, lies, that's all I am hearing," Ayala said after police started questioning her. "They should look at Wendy's. What are they hiding? Why are we being victimized again and again?"

As it turns out, Ayala has a litigious history. She has filed claims against several corporations, including a former employer and General Motors, though it is unclear from court records whether she received any money. She said she got $30,000 from El Pollo Loco after her 13-year-old daughter got sick at one of the chain's Las Vegas-area restaurants. El Pollo Loco officials say she did not get a dime.

Earlier Thursday, Wendy's International Inc. announced it had ended its internal investigation, saying it could find no credible link between the finger and the restaurant chain.

Sales have dropped at franchises in Northern California, forcing layoffs and reduced hours, the company said. Wendy's also has hired private investigators, set up a hot line for tips and offered a $100,000 reward for anyone who provides information leading to the finger's original owner.

Associated Press writers Josh Dubow in San Francisco and Joe Cavaretta in Las Vegas contributed to this report.

**HemiEd** · 04-22-2005, 05:51 AM

Good news, she deserves what she gets. The part about layoffs kind really pisses me off.

Herzig · 04-22-2005, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Good news, she deserves what she gets. The part about layoffs kind really pisses me off.

Yep. This piece of shit should try working for a living instead of causing people to be laid off who actually want to work.

**Skip Towne** · 04-22-2005, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Good news, she deserves what she gets. The part about layoffs kind really pisses me off.

I hope she gets 99 years in the electric chair.

badgirl · 04-22-2005, 06:17 AM

I just wonder where the hell the finger came from, where did she get it, cause she must have put it in the chili to start with.

Ultra Peanut · 04-22-2005, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by badgirl

I just wonder where the hell the finger came from, where did she get it, cause she must have put it in the chili to start with.

Give me a shovel and twenty bucks and I'll give you a human finger in three hours or less.

C-Mac · 04-22-2005, 06:30 AM

Think of all the time and money that was spent on her behalf. There needs to be a way in this pathetic judcial system that she is somehow made to pay that back, plus the lost income that Wendy's experienced. Punishment for the fillling of a false report isnt enough for these lying selfish bastigens.

badgirl · 04-22-2005, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Psicosis

Give me a shovel and twenty bucks and I'll give you a human finger in three hours or less.

what would ya give me for saaaaaay....50 bucks???

Simplex3 · 04-22-2005, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by badgirl

I just wonder where the hell the finger came from, where did she get it, cause she must have put it in the chili to start with.

Her aunt died just before this whole thing happened, I'm wondering if they didn't dig up the aunt and find a missing finger.

badgirl · 04-22-2005, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Simplex3

Her aunt died just before this whole thing happened, I'm wondering if they didn't dig up the aunt and find a missing finger.

AH HA!!!! yes they should do that.

Simplex3 · 04-22-2005, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by badgirl

AH HA!!!! yes they should do that.

Wow, that was a major revalation for you, huh?

Had you not heard about the aunt before?

badgirl · 04-22-2005, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Simplex3

Wow, that was a major revalation for you, huh?

Had you not heard about the aunt before?

No, no I hadn't.

Why am I the last to know? I got excited there for a second

seclark · 04-22-2005, 06:57 AM

this was predicted on a thread here when the finger first popped up.
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badgirl · 04-22-2005, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by seclark

this was predicted on a thread here when the finger first popped up.
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HUH?

Pitt Gorilla · 04-22-2005, 08:03 AM

Mmmm, chili.

04-22-2005, 05:45 AM
Herzig Wooooooo Pig Soooooiiiie!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Northwest Arkansas Casino cash: $9984900	Wendy's Human Finger in Chili "finder" arrested... What a real piece of work. Looks like she may get what she deserves... http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...wendy_s_finger Woman in Wendy's Finger Case Arrested By CHRISTINA ALMEIDA, Associated Press Writer LAS VEGAS - The woman who claimed she found a finger in her bowl of Wendy's chili last month has been arrested, the latest twist in a bizarre case about how the 1 1/2-inch finger tip ended up in a bowl of fast food. New $100,000 Reward in Wendy's Chili Finger Case Anna Ayala was taken into custody late Thursday at her Las Vegas home, police said. Authorities would not provide details until a news conference Friday in San Jose, Calif. — the city where Ayala claimed she bit down on the finger in a mouthful of her steamy stew. Ayala's 18-year-old son, Guadalupe Reyes, said he had gone to the store around 9 p.m. when he got a phone call from a friend who was back at the Las Vegas home. "We rushed back and she was already gone," Reyes said. Reyes said he had no other details and was waiting to hear from his mother. Ohio-based Wendy's International Inc. did not immediately return a call Friday. Ayala's claim that she found the finger tip, complete with a well-manicured nail, on March 22 initially drew sympathy. But when police and health officials failed to find any missing digits among the workers involved in the restaurant's supply chain, suspicion fell on Ayala, and her story has become a late-night punch line. Ayala hired a lawyer and filed a claim against the Wendy's franchise owner, Fresno-based JEM Management. But after police searched her home in Las Vegas and continued to question her family, she dropped the lawsuit threat, saying the whole situation was just too stressful. "Lies, lies, lies, that's all I am hearing," Ayala said after police started questioning her. "They should look at Wendy's. What are they hiding? Why are we being victimized again and again?" As it turns out, Ayala has a litigious history. She has filed claims against several corporations, including a former employer and General Motors, though it is unclear from court records whether she received any money. She said she got $30,000 from El Pollo Loco after her 13-year-old daughter got sick at one of the chain's Las Vegas-area restaurants. El Pollo Loco officials say she did not get a dime. Earlier Thursday, Wendy's International Inc. announced it had ended its internal investigation, saying it could find no credible link between the finger and the restaurant chain. Sales have dropped at franchises in Northern California, forcing layoffs and reduced hours, the company said. Wendy's also has hired private investigators, set up a hot line for tips and offered a $100,000 reward for anyone who provides information leading to the finger's original owner. Associated Press writers Josh Dubow in San Francisco and Joe Cavaretta in Las Vegas contributed to this report.
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