A woman named Kira Cousins, 22, from Airdrie, Scotland, has been accused of staging a fake pregnancy by using a prosthetic bump and presenting a Reborn doll as her newborn daughter, Bonnie-Leigh. Allegedly, she went to great lengths by sharing fabricated hospital updates, organizing a gender-reveal party, and displaying expensive gifts, including a £1,000 pram.
According to reports, a friend of Kira disclosed that this incident was not the first time she had deceived others regarding a pregnancy. The friend claimed that Kira had previously used images of another person’s child, rather than a doll, in 2023, passing them off as her own.
The friend revealed how Kira had approached her in 2023, declaring she had a baby girl named Aurora Rae and even asked her to be the child’s godmother. However, suspicions arose when the friend realized that all the photos sent by Kira were actually of her own daughter, shared on Facebook.
Despite attempts to seek clarification from Kira, the friend expressed doubts about receiving a truthful response, given Kira’s track record of deception. Kira faced accusations earlier this year when it was discovered that the infant, Bonnie-Leigh, was a doll, prompting Kira to claim that her family was unaware of the situation.
Additionally, concerns were raised when no one had heard the “baby” cry, and Kira prevented anyone from touching the doll, citing health issues and hospital visits. Neave McRobert, a friend, highlighted how Kira deleted all images of Bonnie-Leigh and confirmed that the “baby” was indeed a doll, causing distress to those who had been misled for an extended period.
The misuse of Reborn dolls, which can cost between £30 to £2000, in such deceptive acts has left many questioning the authenticity of online personas and the consequences of such elaborate fabrications.