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Man arrested after making fake video showing murder, Opelika police confirm
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Key takeaways
- 46-year-old James Michael Fowlow arrested for creating fake video claiming to show a murder committed January 16.
- Opelika Police investigated online video, executed search warrant, determined video was fake, charged suspect with false report.
A Lee County man is in jail after making a fake video showing a murder.
Opelika Police were made aware of an online video in which a man claimed to have committed a murder on January 16, 2026.
Investigators worked throughout the day, including executing a search warrant at a home on Sawyer Drive, to locate the man.
The ensuing investigation led to the arrest of 46-year-old James Michael Fowlow of Opelika.
Fowlow is charged with Making a False Report to Law Enforcement after detectives determined the video was fake.
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