Arrest Made After Viral 'Kidnapped' Posts Target Boca Raton Foster Home

A West Palm Beach woman faces felony charges for repeatedly harassing a foster family with false claims about a child in their care.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:12pm

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A Boca Raton police investigation into viral 'kidnapped' claims circulating on social media has led to the arrest of a 32-year-old West Palm Beach woman accused of repeatedly targeting a foster home and its occupants with false allegations and harassment. Korrie J. Terry was charged with aggravated stalking involving a credible threat, a third-degree felony, after posting videos and messages on Facebook claiming a child had been kidnapped and was being 'harbored' at the foster home's address.

Why it matters

The case highlights the risks of sharing unverified claims online, especially when they involve private individuals and active child welfare cases. Multiple law enforcement agencies investigated the allegations, finding no evidence to support Terry's claims, but the posts still caused increasing concern for the safety of the foster family and children in their care.

The details

According to the arrest affidavit, Terry had previously come into contact with the foster parent during an earlier investigation involving allegations about the child's care. Over several months, Terry made repeated claims that the child had been abused either by the foster parent or while in the care of the Florida Department of Children and Families. Police documented approximately 41 calls or law enforcement contacts connected to those allegations, but found no evidence to support them. In late March, Terry began posting videos and messages on Facebook stating the child had been kidnapped and was being 'harbored' at the foster home's address. The posts, which included the foster parent's identifying information, circulated in local online groups and prompted reactions from other users discussing helping remove the child from the home. On April 6, Terry allegedly went to the residence while the foster parent was not home, arriving with an empty stroller and demanding the return of the child before leaving.

  • On March 30, the foster parent contacted Boca Raton Police to report the ongoing harassment and cyberstalking.
  • In late March, Terry began posting videos and messages on Facebook stating the child had been kidnapped.
  • On April 6, Terry allegedly went to the foster home's residence while the foster parent was not home.

The players

Korrie J. Terry

A 32-year-old West Palm Beach woman who was arrested and charged with aggravated stalking involving a credible threat, a third-degree felony, for repeatedly targeting a foster home and its occupants with false allegations and harassment.

The foster parent

The caretaker of the child who was the subject of Terry's false claims, who contacted Boca Raton Police to report the ongoing harassment and cyberstalking.

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What’s next

Additional details regarding court proceedings or release conditions for Korrie J. Terry were not included in the report.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious consequences that can arise from spreading unverified claims online, especially when they target vulnerable individuals like foster families. It underscores the importance of verifying information and reporting concerns through proper channels to avoid escalating situations and putting people's safety at risk.