The Craigslist Horror: How Dynel Lane Faked a Pregnancy and Committed an Unthinkable Crime
In a case that shocked the nation, a Colorado woman’s elaborate web of lies led to one of the most gruesome crimes in recent history. This is the story of Dynel Lane , the woman who faked a pregnancy for over a year, and Michelle Wilkins , the survivor who lived to tell the tale. The 14-Month Lie In 2014, Dynel Lane told her boyfriend, David, that she was pregnant with a baby boy. For months, she maintained the charade by downloading fake ultrasound images from the internet and showing them as proof. However, by March 2015, David’s suspicion grew—Dynel had been "pregnant" for 14 months. Faced with an ultimatum to provide proof or lose her relationship, Dynel turned to Craigslist to find a victim for her desperate plan. The Craigslist Trap On March 18, 2015, 26-year-old Michelle Wilkins, who was seven months pregnant, responded to an ad offering free maternity clothes. She arrived at Dynel’s home, where the two spent an hour chatting about motherhood and baby gear. The atmosp...