Texas woman faked pregnancy for months before killing friend, abducting her unborn baby

Key Points:

• Taylor Parker, who faked a pregnancy for 10 months, was convicted of capital murder in 2022 for the 2020 killing of Reagan Simmons-Hancock and the abduction of her unborn daughter, who later died.
• Parker, a master manipulator, deceived friends, family, and her boyfriend by staging a fake pregnancy using a silicone baby bump, fake ultrasounds, and fabricated medical records, despite having had a hysterectomy years earlier.
• Simmons-Hancock was found murdered with over 100 sharp-force injuries and her unborn baby surgically removed; Parker was caught after claiming she had given birth on the roadside, though medical staff confirmed she could not have been pregnant.
• The Netflix documentary "Maternal Instinct," directed by Jessica Dimmock, explores the complex deception and tragic outcome, highlighting Parker's manipulative behavior and the unsuspecting nature of the victim.
• Parker is currently on Texas death row, with prosecutors presenting evidence that the infant was born alive, while her defense argued otherwise; the case underscores how danger can come from unexpected sources.