Wendy's Finger In Chili Mystery Solved - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Janice · 05-13-2005, 03:37 PM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7844274/

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The finger that a woman said she found in a bowl of Wendy’s chili came from an associate of her husband who lost the digit in an industrial accident, police said Friday.

“The jig is up. The puzzle pieces are beginning to fall into place,” Police Chief Rob Davis said.

The man is from Nevada and lost a part of his finger in an accident last December, Davis said. His identity was traced through a tip made to Wendy’s hot line, he said.

He said authorities “positively confirmed that this subject was in fact the source of the fingertip.”

Anna Ayala, the woman who said she found the finger, was arrested last month at her suburban Las Vegas home.

Ayala said she bit down on a 1 1/2 inch-long finger fragment while dining with her family in March at a San Jose Wendy’s.

But authorities had said they believed the story was a hoax.

Ayala’s husband, Jaime Plascencia, was arrested earlier this month on a fugitive warrant at the couple’s home to face charges unrelated to the Wendy’s case. San Jose police had said he used his children’s personal information in a fraudulent manner for personal gain, and he was charged with identity theft, fraudulent use of official documents, failure to pay child support and child abandonment.

The man who lost the finger, whose name was not released, had given the finger fragment to Plascencia, Davis said.

A phone call to Ayala’s attorney on Friday was not immediately returned.

Wendy’s has offered a $100,000 reward and has said it has lost millions in sales since Ayala made the claim. Dozens of employees at the company’s Northern California franchises also have been laid off.

“There are victims in this case that have suffered greatly,” Davis said.

Wendy’s had said all the employees at the San Jose store were found to have all their fingers, and no suppliers of Wendy’s ingredients have reported any hand or finger injuries.

Janice · 05-13-2005, 03:40 PM

They finally fingered the guy.

This is looking like a conspiracy. I'll bet serious charges will be made.

Hollow · 05-13-2005, 03:44 PM

how did it get in the chili?

Rhiannon · 05-13-2005, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

how did it get in the chili?

i'm wondering the same thing

Janice · 05-13-2005, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

how did it get in the chili?

The woman put it in there. It was a hoax to sue Wendy's.

*MIBabe03* · 05-13-2005, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

They finally fingered the guy.

This is looking like a conspiracy. I'll bet serious charges will be made.

Sorry but the first statement had my mind going into the gutter. So if it's her husband's associates finger, does that mean that the husband took it and gave it to her? If that's the case, the husband should be charged also.

Max Whittaker · 05-13-2005, 03:49 PM

"Waiter! Somebody put a fly in my soup!"

Janice · 05-13-2005, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Desperate_Fan03

Sorry but the first statement had my mind going into the gutter. So if it's her husband's associates finger, does that mean that the husband took it and gave it to her? If that's the case, the husband should be charged also.

Is anyone reading the article? The details are all there.

Janet McFarland · 05-13-2005, 04:00 PM

I feel bad for all the people who are being laid off just because that lady wanted money

Hollow · 05-13-2005, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

The woman put it in there. It was a hoax to sue Wendy's.

woahhhh what a bitch.

i've never thought of doing something like that.

Max Whittaker · 05-13-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet McFarland

I feel bad for all the people who are being laid off just because that lady wanted money

Indeed. It's people like that who cause so much pain.

Hollow · 05-13-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Is anyone reading the article? The details are all there.

i read it 2 or 3 times and i still couldn't figure out about how it got in there.

Mr. Television · 05-13-2005, 05:14 PM

They should throw the book at her.......

theshark8777 · 05-13-2005, 06:06 PM

It said right in there it was beleived to be a hoax, anyhow here is Wendy's response to the report:

DUBLIN, Ohio -- May 13, 2005 -- In response to the announcement today by the San Jose Police Department, Wendy's released the following statement.

"From the moment we learned of this terrible hoax, we pledged to do everything we could to find out what really happened that night, including offering a $100,000 reward. Now thanks to the incredible work of the San Jose Police Department, the pieces of the puzzle are coming together. Based on the reported evidence, there can be no doubt that we are completely vindicated, " said Tom Mueller, Wendy's President of North America.

"We strongly defended our brand and paid a severe price. In the end, as Dave Thomas taught us, when you do the right thing, good things usually happen.

"We are extremely proud of our employees and franchisees who have suffered the most, and we are forever grateful to our many customers who have supported us during this difficult time."

EricIdlefan · 05-13-2005, 06:07 PM

Wendy's due to that incident, has lost about 30-40% of their business across the nation. And they can thank that woman over that!!

05-13-2005, 03:37 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Wendy's Finger In Chili Mystery Solved http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7844274/ SAN JOSE, Calif. - The finger that a woman said she found in a bowl of Wendy’s chili came from an associate of her husband who lost the digit in an industrial accident, police said Friday. “The jig is up. The puzzle pieces are beginning to fall into place,” Police Chief Rob Davis said. The man is from Nevada and lost a part of his finger in an accident last December, Davis said. His identity was traced through a tip made to Wendy’s hot line, he said. He said authorities “positively confirmed that this subject was in fact the source of the fingertip.” Anna Ayala, the woman who said she found the finger, was arrested last month at her suburban Las Vegas home. Ayala said she bit down on a 1 1/2 inch-long finger fragment while dining with her family in March at a San Jose Wendy’s. But authorities had said they believed the story was a hoax. Ayala’s husband, Jaime Plascencia, was arrested earlier this month on a fugitive warrant at the couple’s home to face charges unrelated to the Wendy’s case. San Jose police had said he used his children’s personal information in a fraudulent manner for personal gain, and he was charged with identity theft, fraudulent use of official documents, failure to pay child support and child abandonment. The man who lost the finger, whose name was not released, had given the finger fragment to Plascencia, Davis said. A phone call to Ayala’s attorney on Friday was not immediately returned. Wendy’s has offered a $100,000 reward and has said it has lost millions in sales since Ayala made the claim. Dozens of employees at the company’s Northern California franchises also have been laid off. “There are victims in this case that have suffered greatly,” Davis said. Wendy’s had said all the employees at the San Jose store were found to have all their fingers, and no suppliers of Wendy’s ingredients have reported any hand or finger injuries.

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theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	It said right in there it was beleived to be a hoax, anyhow here is Wendy's response to the report: DUBLIN, Ohio -- May 13, 2005 -- In response to the announcement today by the San Jose Police Department, Wendy's released the following statement. "From the moment we learned of this terrible hoax, we pledged to do everything we could to find out what really happened that night, including offering a $100,000 reward. Now thanks to the incredible work of the San Jose Police Department, the pieces of the puzzle are coming together. Based on the reported evidence, there can be no doubt that we are completely vindicated, " said Tom Mueller, Wendy's President of North America. "We strongly defended our brand and paid a severe price. In the end, as Dave Thomas taught us, when you do the right thing, good things usually happen. "We are extremely proud of our employees and franchisees who have suffered the most, and we are forever grateful to our many customers who have supported us during this difficult time."
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	They finally fingered the guy. This is looking like a conspiracy. I'll bet serious charges will be made.

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Janet McFarland Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2004 Posts: 4,344	I feel bad for all the people who are being laid off just because that lady wanted money