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Killer Stole Unborn Baby in Grisly Murder
30 Jun
Summary
- Parker killed friend, stole unborn baby.
- Parker claimed friend offered to fake miscarriage.
- Parker is youngest woman on Texas death row.
Taylor Parker is currently on Texas' death row for the 2020 murder of her pregnant friend, Reagan Simmons-Hancock. Parker, who falsely claimed she was pregnant, killed Simmons-Hancock and stole her unborn daughter, Braxlynn Sage Hancock. During interrogation, Parker recounted events leading to the murder, stating Simmons-Hancock suggested faking a miscarriage to help Parker conceal her lie.
Parker then performed a C-section on Simmons-Hancock and fled with the baby, calling 911 to falsely report a roadside birth. Medical professionals quickly disproved her claim, leading to her arrest and conviction for capital murder and kidnapping. She was sentenced to death and is the youngest woman currently awaiting execution in Texas.
The case has resurfaced in public consciousness following its inclusion in Netflix's June documentary, 'Maternal Instinct.' The filmmaker chose not to interview Parker, prioritizing the victims and those deceived by her actions.
