Young Mother Confesses to Faking Pregnancy and Attempting to Pass Silicone Doll as Newborn
A 22-year-old woman from Scotland, Kira Cousins, recently confessed to a shocking hoax where she faked her pregnancy and attempted to present a silicone doll as her newborn child. This startling revelation has drawn significant attention on social media.
Details of the Deception
Cousins issued an apology on Tuesday after her elaborate ruse was exposed. In her now-deleted Instagram story, she admitted, “I wasn’t pregnant. There was no baby. I made it up and kept it going way too far.” The young woman went to great lengths, including faking ultrasound scans and even fabricating a birth story.
Around the Hoax
- Cousins hosted a gender reveal party for the fabricated child.
- She falsely claimed to have given birth to a girl named Bonnie-Leigh Joyce on October 10.
- Cousins used a growing prosthetic belly to enhance her deception.
- She showcased images of ultrasound scans, even alleging health issues with the baby.
The hoax unraveled when her mother discovered the silicone doll in her bedroom last week. Before admitting the truth, Cousins went so far as to inform the supposed father that their baby had died.
Reactions from Friends and Family
As news of the deception spread, friends and family labeled Cousins a “serial liar.” Many grew suspicious when they realized they never heard the baby cry, and Cousins refused to allow anyone to touch the newborn. Her explanation included claims that the doll appeared lifelike and was capable of moving slightly, which she used to further her story.
The Role of Reborn Dolls
The doll used in Cousins’ scheme was a “Reborn Doll,” known for its hyper-realistic features. These dolls can retail for as much as $2,000 and are often utilized as therapeutic tools for individuals coping with infertility or infant loss. Recently, they have become part of a trend where some individuals portray these dolls as real children, even engaging in public displays such as breastfeeding.
The bizarre nature of this incident highlights both the lengths to which individuals might go to fabricate stories and the growing phenomenon surrounding hyper-realistic dolls in contemporary society.
