Fake Murder On Google Street View Attracts Attention Of Real Police

Fake Murder On Google Street View Attracts Attention Of Real Police

In August 2012, a man and his friend spotted a Google Street View car around the corner and decided to simulate a murder to prank everyone on the internet. The police found about it and investigated — more than a year later.

He tells his story to the BBC:

It is not the first time a gruesome prank has been pulled on Street View. Do you have any favourites?


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