NEW : Falcon Heene says ` ` we did this for the money , '' authorities say is genuine . Falcon Heene 's dad says son hid in attic because he had yelled at him . Sibling said boy untethered balloon and climbed in , but no one was allowed aboard . The story took a turn when ABC said that Falcon 's parents , science enthusiasts Richard and Mayumi Heene , were featured on the 100th episode of ABC 's prime-time program `` Wife Swap '' in March 2009 . Police launched ground and air searches for boy after balloon landed .
NEW : Falcon Heene says ` ` we did this for the money , '' authorities say is genuine . Falcon Heene 's dad says son hid in attic because he had yelled at him . Sibling said boy untethered balloon and climbed in , but no one was allowed aboard . Police launched ground and air searches for boy after balloon landed .