In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the crazy story of Tania Head: the 9/11 survivor who wasn’t there. Once considered a symbol of resilience, Tania captivated the world with her vivid, heartbreaking details of her escape from the South Tower and the tragic loss of her fiancé. But years later, the shocking truth emerged that Tania was lying.

Today we will share how her lies deceived survivors, brought her fame, and raised questions about pathological liars and the need for connection. From the man in the red bandana to her rise as a leader of a 9/11 support group, this story is as baffling as it is heartbreaking.

We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources:

• The Woman Who Wasn’t There (2012) - by Angelo Guglielmo
• The 9/11 Faker Documentary - by Angelo Guglielmo
• David Dunlap Exposé - The Times
• Welles Crowther and the Red Bandana - Website
• Psychology of Pseudologia Fantastica - Wikipedia

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