CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police say a Charlotte mother was arrested after she helped her son participate in a challenge that has been taking over social media where people set themselves on fire and post the video online. Β
Investigators have charged Janie Talley with contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Β She is accused of being present and recording her 16-year-old son as he poured fingernail polish remover over his body and set himself on fire. Β
The victim sustained minor burns on his chest and neck. Β Police say the video was posted on Facebook on July 29th. Β A few days later, Youth Crime detectives were notified by DSS and immediately began an investigation. Β
Facebook has recognized the danger in this activity and has removed similar videos from their site to avoid copycats. Β CMPD says they discourage this activity due to the extreme danger it poses to everyone involved and take all complaints seriously. Β
