Ohio Woman Accused of Faking Cancer for Donations

(Chillicothe, Ohio) A 35-year-old local married mother, Mindy Taylor, has been accused of felony theft for posing as a cancer patient and collecting thousands of dollars in donations.

The disturbing revelations of Taylor's tear-jerker were revealed earlier this month after an anonymous tipster led to her surprisingly cancer-free medical records being subpoenaed, the Columbus Dispatch reported.

By then, Taylor — who had claimed to be undergoing vigorous chemotherapy while fighting not only cancer of the small intestine but heart disease and lupus — had reportedly amassed at least $21,000 in donations.

In an online blog on the website CaringBridge.org, Taylor regularly documented her suffering and steadfast pledge to get better.

Details on prosecution are not available.