Are there any legalities in america that prevent someone from faking their own death?

Question

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Answer 1

Simply faking ones death is no more illegal than lying (when not under oath obviously), however when someone dies there are typically lots of things that happen that would constitute fraud, such as collecting insurance, getting a certificate of death, etc. If you didn't do any of those things, there's technically nothing wrong with faking your death.

Answer 2

From my understanding, it is illegal to fake one's own death, unless an "official" burial has occured. It would also be illegal if the life insurance policy was cashed, and later discovered to have been a fake death. That would be a case of fraud.

And even if someone does fake their own death, to escape jail, debt, divorce, etc. their problems still exist, except now they do not have people they can turn to or lean on for support.

The old saying "you can run, but you can not hide from your own demons" comes to mind.

Answer 3

the act of faking a death...in front of witnesses who think it is the real thing... hmmm.. faking an accident... and death.. like hitting someone with a car.. but the person is a stunt man...

or.. faking shooting someone.. jumping out and putting them in the car and driving off...

these are fraud... and it is illegal...

if the police investigate your death... then you are guilty of fraud in the USA... in some states there are other charges as well...

and then.. like one of the other answers.. depends upon insurance claims... etc... as to what other charges will be possible.

Answer 4

If you faked your own death..AND then tried to have someone collect insurance....or you did it to avoid a jail sentence...blah, blah..you could be charged with fraud and so forth. However..and I'm just spitballing here...if you faked your death..and then just moved away...didn't reap any profits from it..or elude prosection from it...I'd guess..it's your life and you can do with you want with it..including faking your death.

Answer 5

Yes, any life insurance would be voided if found out, the government would want to know just what was buried in the grave. If they did this to escape punishment for crimes, that is also illegal, and a myriad of other illegalities.

Answer 6

Absolutely. They're not completely exonerated if they've fraudulently caused others to believe they're dead.

There can be liablity based on fraud. Liability based on any contracts they may have dodged. Liability on other existing debts.

Although there's no specific crime related to "faking one's death", liability can attach on many other theories.

Answer 7

Uh... Fraud?