Woman sentenced for fake pregnancy scheme involving Bachelor star

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 03:32 · Archive

Laura Owens was sentenced to 30 days in jail for tricking men into believing she was pregnant, including former Bachelor contestant Clayton Echard.

Laura Owens has been sentenced to 30 days in jail following her conviction for faking pregnancies to manipulate men into relationships. Prosecutors say she used HCG injections obtained from a spa to produce false positive pregnancy tests and stole an ultrasound image from another woman, Stormy Mitchell, to present as her own.

Among Owens's alleged victims was Clayton Echard, a former Bachelor contestant and Scottsdale realtor. Prosecutors say Owens contacted Echard on 17 May 2023 about a real estate deal. After intimate contact on 20 May, she claimed to be pregnant on 1 June. She filed for paternity in August 2023. The prosecution also alleged Owens edited photographs to create the appearance of pregnancy and faced allegations including abortion coercion and domestic violence.

Stormy Mitchell, from whom Owens allegedly stole the ultrasound, said in a statement read in court: 'It is the only photo I will ever have of my twins together.' Mitchell had lost one twin to vanishing twin syndrome. Another victim, Greg Gillespie, said Owens had caused him years of defending his reputation and livelihood. He is seeking nearly $300,000 in restitution. Echard told the judge: 'I've been fighting for the last three and a half years.'

How it is being reported

• Laura Owens sentenced after fake pregnancy case involving Clayton EchardLaura Owens apologized in court before a judge sentenced her to 30 days behind bars in the fake pregnancy scheme case.KOLD · 24 Oct, 02:22
• Laura Owens sentenced after fake pregnancy case involving Clayton EchardLaura Owens apologized in court before a judge sentenced her to 30 days behind bars in the fake pregnancy scheme case.Azfamily · 24 Oct, 02:07

In this story: Laura Owens · Clayton Echard · Stormy Mitchell · Greg Gillespie · Phoenix

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