The Haunting Mystery of the M Cave – The Man Who Vanished in Nevada’s Desert There’s something about the desert. The way it stretches out for miles under a burning sun, hiding secrets in its rocky shadows, whispering stories in the wind. In 2014, Kenny Veach , a 47-year-old hiker and adventurer, set out into the Mojave Desert of Nevada to find something he couldn’t get out of his head — an M-shaped cave he had stumbled upon during an earlier hike. He claimed the entrance had a strange, unnerving energy. When he got close, his whole body began to vibrate . Not just a little. He said it was so intense he backed away, shaken. Most people would’ve left it at that. Kenny didn’t. The Second Expedition After posting his story online, people dared him to go back — this time with a camera. Kenny, never one to shy away from adventure, agreed. He told YouTube viewers, “I’ll find it again and film it for you guys.” Days later, he set out on another trek, alone. He never returned. ...
A Copter-Worthy Confession
Imagine walking through a sunny park when out of nowhere, a man collapses dramatically right in front of you. He trembles, calls for help, and then—you’re gently pinning him to the ground at his request. You’re sitting on top of him, straddled, utterly confused… and then he gets up and walks away as if nothing happened.
This is not a prank—it’s what many Melburnians now recognize as the “Fake Seizure Guy” phenomenon. He’s believed to have targeted men exclusively for over two decades by staging medical crises in public places and skillfully manipulating their helping instincts.
A Living Urban Legend
Over countless years, locals began to share eerily similar stories. A Reddit community dubbed “@fakeseizureguy” started circulating sightings and warnings. Even comedian Christian Hull recalls his own harrowing run-in: after leaving an event near Queen’s Bridge, the man collapsed in front of him—only to demand that Christian straddle him, precisely “like a horse”
Another victim, walking through Princes Park, found himself pinning the man face-down per his own detailed instructions—before the man simply stood up, called his dog, and walked away.
No Charges, Until Now
Recently, the story took a dramatic turn. The man, identified as Simon Lara, pleaded guilty to a public nuisance charge after an incident at Sandridge Beach in February 2025. The initial sexual assault allegations were dropped. The court took his mental health—including autism, anxiety, and OCD—into account, and sentenced him to an 18-month community corrections order focused on treatment and monitoring.
The victim described profound emotional distress—shame, humiliation, and a new hesitance to help anyone in public ever again.
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Why This Matters Now More Than Ever
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Human empathy exploited: This case epitomizes how a benevolent instinct—helping someone in need—can be weaponized.
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Blurred legal lines: How do you prosecute a crime when the victim believes they were helping someone? Reporting remains low.
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Awareness is key: The online community of vigilant Melburnians is the real hero here—sharing photos, locations, and firsthand tips.
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Mental health complexity: The legal penalty may be lighter due to circumstances, but it also raises essential questions about support, rehabilitation, and safety.
TL;DR
What’s the story? A man faked seizures across Melbourne to trick men into restraining—and sometimes straddling—him.
Why does it matter? He preyed on the kindness and trust of strangers for years, blurring the line between crisis and performance.
Latest update? He’s been sentenced to a community order and is now subject to mental health interventions and monitoring.
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