When a Texas state trooper pulled over a woman driving erratically on the highway in 2020, she claimed she had just given birth — but her story didn’t add up. The investigation that followed uncovered a twisted and unthinkable criminal case.
Coming to Netflix on June 12, the new documentary Maternal Instinct unravels one woman’s web of deception and the tragedy it brought upon those who trusted her most. The film is directed by Jessica Dimmock and produced by Joshua Levine, Samantha DeMaria, and Jon Bardin.
Here’s what to know about the documentary.
The documentary follows the story of Taylor Parker, a young woman claiming to come from a wealthy family, who fell for Wade Griffin, a local hog trapper in a small East Texas town. Their relationship appeared perfect, and within months, she was pregnant, proudly showing off her baby bump all over social media. As her due date approached, however, questions around her pregnancy mounted, and her family, her devoted partner, and her wider community began to voice their doubts. But when the shocking truth finally surfaced, it brought consequences too horrifying for anyone to have imagined.
Take a first look at Maternal Instinct in the trailer at the top of the page.
The documentary film premieres on Netflix on June 12.
Check back for more information about Maternal Instinct.
