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Dead Rats, a Cow Tongue and a Fake ID Were Used To Avoid Paying Child Support

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (CBS Detroit/ AP) - Prosecutor says a Mount Clemens man went to extraordinary steps to avoid paying child support.

Eric Smith, Macomb County prosecutor says, Ken May, refused to take responsibility for his child, he even paid another man $500 to assume his identity and take a paternity test.

(Credit: Macomb County Prosecutor's Office)

Investigators say it worked, until the child's mother watched the surveillance video and alerted the police.

May is also accused of putting dead rats and a cow's tongue outside the mother's door.

May is charged with tampering with evidence, intimidating a witness and other crimes.

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