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Woman sentenced for posing on donation sites as family of Houston teen killed in 2025 Texas flood
By Briahn Hawkins at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Records say Maitlin White pleaded guilty to make two donation pages pretending to be the father of Chloe Childress, a Houstonian who died while serving as a counselor at Camp Mystic.
Why this matters in The Bellaire
The sentencing of Maitlin White for posing as the family of Chloe Childress, a Houston teen who tragically died in the 2025 Texas flood, has significant implications for the Bellaire community. As a city that values its strong sense of community and support for local families in need, this incident highlights the need for vigilance when donating to online campaigns. The fact that White was able to create fake donation pages and deceive people into donating money intended for the Childress family is a stark reminder of the potential for exploitation. Bellaire residents who generously donate to local causes should be cautious when giving online and verify the authenticity of donation pages before contributing. This incident also raises questions about the measures in place to prevent such scams and how local authorities can work to protect residents from falling victim to these types of schemes.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Records say Maitlin White pleaded guilty to make two donation pages pretending to be the father of Chloe Childress, a Houstonian who died while serving as a counselor at Camp Mystic.
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