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Mother's 'Sadistic' Lies Exposed in New Doc
19 Aug
Summary
- Mother speaks for first time since prison about fabricating son's illness.
- Son Matthew believes his mother thrived on public attention.
- Hayden-Johnson received three-year sentence for cruelty and perverting justice.
A new three-part documentary series, 'Love You To Death,' airing on Channel 4 from August 19, 2026, delves into the disturbing case of Lisa Hayden-Johnson. The series examines the 'sadistic fabrication of non-existent symptoms' that led to her son Matthew enduring what prosecutors described as "24-hour-a-day torture."
Hayden-Johnson, who was jailed in 2010 for three years and three months after admitting cruelty and perverting the course of justice, will share her account on camera for the first time since leaving prison. The documentary explores how she initially garnered public sympathy for her son's supposed medical struggles.
Matthew Hayden-Johnson also appears in the series, reflecting on his experiences. He stated that he believed his mother "thrived off the attention" and that she controlled his life despite his knowing otherwise. He has since cut ties with his mother due to her treatment of his sister and lack of accountability.
