The True Crime Cases That Make Maternal Instinct Even Scarier...
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Billi and Lyndsey explore the disturbing world of fetal and infant abductions, discussing the psychology behind these crimes and recounting real-life cases.
This episode of WineChats takes a dark turn as Billi and Lyndsey dive into the disturbing world of fetal and infant abductions, exploring the psychology behind one of the rarest and most horrifying crimes imaginable. After catching up from their holidays and introducing their new sponsor, Naked Wines, they unpack why these crimes happen, discussing fake pregnancies, relationship deception, severe psychological illness, and the chilling motivations that drive offenders. The hosts examine statistics from around the world, revealing why the United States has the overwhelming majority of reported fetal abduction cases, while Australia has recorded virtually none. They also discuss the alarming reality that homicide is one of the leading causes of death for pregnant women in the U.S., before touching on baby trafficking operations linked to organised crime and how social media has been used to lure victims. Throughout the episode, Billi and Lyndsey recount several real-life cases, including women who faked pregnancies before murdering close friends and attempting to pass stolen babies off as their own. They analyse the warning signs, the calculated planning behind many of these…
People in this episode
Hosts: Billi, Lyndsey
Topics covered
- true crime
- maternal instinct
- fetal abductions
- psychology of crime
- baby trafficking
- homicide
- relationship deception
Keywords
- fetal abduction
- infant abduction
- true crime
- psychological illness
- baby trafficking
- homicide
- relationship deception
Sponsors
Naked Wines
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Places: United States, Australia
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