Woman Deceived Boyfriend by Faking Twin Pregnancies and Their Deaths

London, England — A woman who faked two pregnancies by wearing a silicone baby bump has been accused of deceiving her partner into believing the non-existent twins had died, a court was told. Libby Vernon, 23, allegedly told her partner that her “newborn twins” had tragically passed away, after leading him to believe she was pregnant with his children.

Vernon, who had entered into a long-distance relationship with a man she met online, claimed to be pregnant by an “abusive ex-partner” when they first began communicating. As the relationship progressed, Vernon reportedly decided she wanted to raise the child with her new partner and began fabricating a complex story around her pregnancy.

In 2023, Vernon sent her partner a photo of a newborn baby, claiming it was their child, with the message: “someone wants to meet you.” The image was, in fact, of a baby that was not hers, but it was part of an elaborate scheme to convince her partner of her fabricated pregnancy. The deception extended over several months, with Vernon allegedly wearing a silicone bump to further bolster her false narrative.

According to the prosecution, Vernon went to extreme lengths to manipulate her partner, convincing him that she was carrying twins. However, when the supposed birth date arrived, Vernon told her partner that the twins had tragically died. She allegedly claimed the deaths were the result of complications during childbirth.

The court heard how Vernon’s partner, who had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the twins, was devastated by the news of their death. However, suspicion arose as inconsistencies in her story began to emerge. The partner reportedly started questioning details about the pregnancy, including the lack of medical appointments and physical signs of pregnancy, prompting him to confront Vernon about the discrepancies.

In response, Vernon allegedly continued the charade, maintaining the lie even as her partner grew more skeptical. Eventually, the truth began to surface, and Vernon was confronted by her partner. Authorities were notified, and she was arrested for the deception.

Vernon is now facing charges of fraud and deception, having led her partner to believe in a completely fabricated pregnancy. The trial has shed light on her elaborate web of lies, which included faking medical appointments, creating false ultrasound images, and attempting to keep the deception alive for as long as possible.

The case has left many stunned, as it highlights the extremes to which some individuals will go to manipulate others emotionally and psychologically. The impact of Vernon’s actions on her partner, who had been eagerly anticipating fatherhood, is still being felt as he grapples with the betrayal.

Vernon denies the charges against her, but the prosecution has presented a compelling case of sustained deception and manipulation. As the trial continues, experts have weighed in on the psychological effects of such deception on both the victim and the perpetrator.

The court’s decision will set a precedent for similar cases, as the line between personal relationships and criminal behavior continues to blur. For now, Vernon’s actions remain under scrutiny as the legal process unfolds.