True crime podcast strand, The Con about international scam stories, is launching a new six-part series, Kaitlyn’s Baby from BBC World Service and CBC.
Kaitlyn, a pregnant young woman in crisis, takes dozens of birth workers through a series of disasters including rape, baby loss, and even a coma.
One by one, they struggle to support her, to grieve with her, and even to save her life as they are led down a devastating path. Then the truth comes out – it’s all lies.
The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby is hosted by Canadian writer and producer Sarah Treleaven. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems, and the question becomes: who is Kaitlyn Braun, and what is the truth behind her web of lies?
Cases like these puzzle legal experts and raise intricate moral and ethical questions. What led Kaitlyn, a promising young social worker, down this path? Can she be held accountable for her actions?
All six episodes of Kaitlyn’s Baby will be available as a boxset on BBC Sounds from Tuesday 14 January. Episodes will be released weekly on most other podcast apps and platforms.
