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Police: Woman In Dumpster Made Up Attack

VAIL, Colo. (CBS4) - Police in Vail arrested a woman who claimed she was tied up and left in a dumpster in a gruesome attack. Now investigators believe the woman made it all up.

Police arrested Linnea Hayda on false reporting, tampering with evidence and attempting to influence a public servant charges.

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Linnea Hayda (credit: Vail Police)

Investigators say she claimed someone hurt her, tied her up and left her in a dumpster.

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Now they believe she may have tied herself up.

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