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Social Media Photo Brings a Breakthrough in Missing Persons Case

Frédéric Bourdin, aka The Chameleon

He managed to fool the Spanish authorities, the FBI, and even the Barclay family themselves, keeping up the charade for three and a half months. But Jason Barclay’s death raised suspicions even more, and Frédéric Bourdin was eventually outed to the family. Bourdin was arrested and sentenced to six years in prison, which was double the recommended time.

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Source: IMDB

Frederic Bourdin, who is also known as “The Chameleon” by Interpol, is a criminal and serial imposter. He was born on June 13th, 1974, in France. Bourdin was raised by his grandparents until he ran away and moved to Paris. He never knew who his father was, as his mother stated that she married an Algerian immigrant named Kaci.