Topline: The woman is also accused of falsifying her own medical history claiming to have cancer, according to police.
Published: December 23, 2024 1:27 pm ET
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A Texas woman has been charged after allegedly misleading doctors and family members about her daughter’s health, leading to harmful and unnecessary medical treatments, while also allegedly pretending to have cancer.
According to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Denise A. Zamora was arrested on December 18, 2024, on nine felony charges for intentionally providing false medical history regarding her daughter, who she claimed was non-verbal and only communicates via sign language.
Police say the false history led to unnecessary and potentially harmful medical procedures over the course of a six-year period.
Zamora is charged with one count of Injury to a Child-Serious Bodily Injury, one count of Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon, three counts of Injury to a Child, and four counts of Endangering a Child.
One of these counts is related to the unnecessary administration of Ketamine and pain treatments in which the victim became dependent, police said.
According to KDFW, the dangerous weapon charge relates to the use of a doctor’s scalpal to insert an “unnecessary” feeding tube.
Zamora is also accused of falsifying her own medical history claiming to have cancer, according to police.
Police noted Zamora deceived her family and friends going as far as shaving her head and claiming to be undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
There is potential for an investigation into Medicaid fraud charges for an estimated $500,000-$1 million dollars in unnecessary medical treatments.
Detectives suspect that Zamora may have solicited monetary donations for both herself and her child’s medical expenses.
If you or your organization have donated to Zamora, please contact Detective Michael Weber at 817-884-3749.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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A Texas woman has been charged after allegedly misleading doctors and family members about her daughter’s health, leading to harmful and unnecessary medical treatments, while also allegedly pretending to have cancer.
According to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Denise A. Zamora was arrested on December 18, 2024, on nine felony charges for intentionally providing false medical history regarding her daughter, who she claimed was non-verbal and only communicates via sign language.
Police say the false history led to unnecessary and potentially harmful medical procedures over the course of a six-year period.
Zamora is charged with one count of Injury to a Child-Serious Bodily Injury, one count of Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon, three counts of Injury to a Child, and four counts of Endangering a Child.
One of these counts is related to the unnecessary administration of Ketamine and pain treatments in which the victim became dependent, police said.
According to KDFW, the dangerous weapon charge relates to the use of a doctor’s scalpal to insert an “unnecessary” feeding tube.
Zamora is also accused of falsifying her own medical history claiming to have cancer, according to police.
Police noted Zamora deceived her family and friends going as far as shaving her head and claiming to be undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
There is potential for an investigation into Medicaid fraud charges for an estimated $500,000-$1 million dollars in unnecessary medical treatments.
Detectives suspect that Zamora may have solicited monetary donations for both herself and her child’s medical expenses.
If you or your organization have donated to Zamora, please contact Detective Michael Weber at 817-884-3749.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Texas Woman Charged After Falsifying Daughter’s Health, Leading to Harmful Treatments
The woman is also accused of falsifying her own medical history claiming to have cancer, according to police.
By Jacob Charles
Published: December 23, 2024 1:27 pm ET
A Texas woman has been charged after allegedly misleading doctors and family members about her daughter’s health, leading to harmful and unnecessary medical treatments, while also allegedly pretending to have cancer.
According to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Denise A. Zamora was arrested on December 18, 2024, on nine felony charges for intentionally providing false medical history regarding her daughter, who she claimed was non-verbal and only communicates via sign language.
Police say the false history led to unnecessary and potentially harmful medical procedures over the course of a six-year period.
Zamora is charged with one count of Injury to a Child-Serious Bodily Injury, one count of Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon, three counts of Injury to a Child, and four counts of Endangering a Child.
One of these counts is related to the unnecessary administration of Ketamine and pain treatments in which the victim became dependent, police said.
According to KDFW, the dangerous weapon charge relates to the use of a doctor’s scalpal to insert an “unnecessary” feeding tube.
Zamora is also accused of falsifying her own medical history claiming to have cancer, according to police.
Police noted Zamora deceived her family and friends going as far as shaving her head and claiming to be undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
There is potential for an investigation into Medicaid fraud charges for an estimated $500,000-$1 million dollars in unnecessary medical treatments.
Detectives suspect that Zamora may have solicited monetary donations for both herself and her child’s medical expenses.
If you or your organization have donated to Zamora, please contact Detective Michael Weber at 817-884-3749.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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