beauty queen pepper spray scare

Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2007 beauty pageant winner Ingrid Marie Rivera, from Dorado was in tears when the press questioned her about the hives and burns all over her body. She was composed in front of press and fans but when she got back stage she had to take off all her clothes and put ice all over her body to stop the painful hives from spreading. It had even happened once before but the second time people began to get suspicious "We thought at first it was an allergic reaction, or maybe nerves," pageant spokesman Harold Rosario said. "But the second time, we knew it couldn't have been a coincidence." Later, onlookers concluded that her clothes and makeup and been doused with pepper spray. The other competitors where obvious suspects. Many had often said that Maria Rivera should be disqualified because she is to experienced and has already won five times in a row. When officials examined her makeup and gown they discovered no trace of any such substance. "I guess she has a lot of explaining to do," police spokesman Stephen Alvarez said on Saturday. Police Superintendent Pedro Toledo said he would investigate whether anyone provided false information to his detectives, which would be a felony. This story is still developing.