: Authorities provided him with a legal guardian, a youth home, and extensive psychological support while attempting to verify his story. The Unravelling Hoax
: Confronted with his true identity, Van Helsum admitted he had fabricated the entire story due to personal problems back home. Aftermath and Legacy waldjunge
: After nine months of mystery, Berlin police released his photograph internationally in June 2012. : Authorities provided him with a legal guardian,