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U.S. Arrests Woman Impersonating Nurse, Physical Therapist

9/1/2026

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U.S. authorities arrested Amanda Maynard Murphy for posing as a registered nurse and physical therapist.
She used another Amanda Maynard’s physical-therapy license and a North Carolina woman’s Social Security number.
Complaints about her physical-therapy methods began in December 2023, leading to a January 2025 indictment.
After fleeing to Tennessee, she was captured there in August 2026.
Her pre-trial hearing is scheduled for September 1, 2026, in Erie County, Ohio.

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Story summary

U.S. authorities arrested Amanda Maynard Murphy for posing as a registered nurse and physical therapist.
She used another Amanda Maynard’s physical-therapy license and a North Carolina woman’s Social Security number.
Complaints about her physical-therapy methods began in December 2023, leading to a January 2025 indictment.
After fleeing to Tennessee, she was captured there in August 2026.
Her pre-trial hearing is scheduled for September 1, 2026, in Erie County, Ohio.