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Arkansas Mother Stages Kidnapping to Avoid Stranger Contact

12/9/2025

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Tamara 'Tammi' Hamby, an Arkansas mother, allegedly staged a kidnapping of her mentally disabled daughter to deter communication with a stranger posing as singer Luke Bryan.
Hamby reportedly enlisted three accomplices, including her daughter's nursing assistant.
The daughter escaped, called 911, and described fear during the interview.
Hamby faces multiple charges, including kidnapping and false imprisonment, with none in custody and with her scheduled to return to court.

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Story summary

Tamara 'Tammi' Hamby, an Arkansas mother, allegedly staged a kidnapping of her mentally disabled daughter to deter communication with a stranger posing as singer Luke Bryan.
Hamby reportedly enlisted three accomplices, including her daughter's nursing assistant.
The daughter escaped, called 911, and described fear during the interview.
Hamby faces multiple charges, including kidnapping and false imprisonment, with none in custody and with her scheduled to return to court.