Police in Chattanooga are baffled by two mysterious children, “Scarecrow” and “Barbie,” found in a local hotel. The children say they don’t know their real names or dates and places of birth. Scarecrow appears to be about 5 and has an imaginary wife, “Honey.” Barbie, about 8, also calls herself “Kimberly” and “Gail” — although the boy refers to her as “Alicia.” Asked her date of birth, Barbie said she was born in a month starting with letters MA. Authorities have spoken to a man who claims to be the children’s father and a woman who claims to be their mother. Both seem to be lying. (2/16/96)