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Tuesday, June 04, 2013  A former northeast Missouri college student who was charged in a cancer-faking scheme has been sentenced.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Victoria Marut entered the plea to a forgery charge on Monday.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The attorney for one of Victoria Marut's victims, speaks out.

Friday, January 11, 2013  There will now be no visit to the Dr. Phil show for a former Kirksville woman charged with pretending to have cancer.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Woman accused of faking cancer goes on Dr. Phil.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Officials were able to confirm that Marut was not in treatment for cancer.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The suspect now faces a charge of stealing by deceit.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Teachers said the suspect also shaved her eyebrows to play the role of cancer victim.