The true crime story of Heidi Broussard is back in the national spotlight. Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard arrived on Netflix on May 15, 2026, bringing the 2023 Lifetime drama to the streaming giant and a dramatically wider audience. The film is based on one of the most chilling cases of maternal deception in modern American crime history.
Who Was Heidi Broussard and What Happened to Her
Heidi Broussard was a 33-year-old mother from Austin, Texas, with a fiancé named Shane Carey. They had a young son together, and in late 2019 welcomed a two-week-old daughter named Margot. On December 12, 2019, Heidi dropped her son off at school and vanished along with the baby.
Eight days later, police found Heidi's body in the trunk of a car outside a Houston home linked to her childhood friend Magen Fieramusca. Baby Margot was found alive inside the home. The discovery sent shockwaves across the country and transformed a missing persons case into a murder investigation overnight.
How Magen Fieramusca Faked a Pregnancy to Steal Heidi Broussard's Baby
Heidi and Magen's friendship dated back to church camp in Texas. When Heidi announced she was pregnant again in 2019, Magen claimed she was expecting too. The two women swapped belly photos, discussed due dates, and Magen drove from Houston to Austin to be present in the delivery room when baby Margot was born on November 26.
In reality, Magen had faked her own pregnancy for months. Investigators later found evidence of fake baby registries, padded clothing, and a deeply disturbing level of premeditated preparation. She had reportedly been possessive with baby Margot in the delivery room and in the days that followed.
Magen lured Heidi into her car before strangling her with a dog leash, then drove back to Houston with the newborn. She led her ex-boyfriend Christopher Green to believe she had given birth to his child.
The Investigation That Cracked the Stolen Baby Case
FBI agents followed Christopher Green to a Target store where he purchased baby clothes and formula. When they approached him and showed him a flyer with photos of Broussard and baby Margot, he told them: "That's the baby at my house."
Law enforcement surrounded the Houston property on December 20. They found Broussard's body inside the car parked in front of the home, and then found Margot unharmed inside. Baby Margot was reunited with her father's family on December 24, 2019 — Christmas Eve.
Magen Fieramusca Sentenced to 55 Years for the Murder of Heidi Broussard
On February 2, 2023, Magen Fieramusca pleaded guilty to murder charges and was sentenced to 55 years in prison for the death of Heidi Broussard. Fieramusca waived her right to appeal.
The Heidi Broussard case influenced renewed focus on postpartum safety protocols at hospitals and expanded public awareness of delusional pregnancy disorders, which experts describe as a rare but documented psychological condition. Fieramusca remains incarcerated in Texas.
Stolen Baby: The Heidi Broussard Story — Cast and Film Details
Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard was directed by Michelle Ouellet with a screenplay by Alexandra Salerno. It premiered on Lifetime on September 23, 2023, and is now streaming on Netflix as of May 15, 2026.
Emily Osment portrays Magen Fieramusca while Anna Hopkins plays Heidi Broussard in the 86-minute biographical thriller. The film has rapidly climbed Netflix's Top 10 chart since its arrival on the platform, drawing millions of new viewers to a case that first gripped the nation six years ago.
Stolen Baby Reactions: Viewers and Critics Respond on Netflix
The dramatization of the Heidi Broussard stolen baby case has become one of the most-watched titles on Netflix in the days following its release, sitting alongside other true crime content dominating the platform's top rankings.
Viewer reactions have been raw and emotional. Many express disbelief that such a meticulous deception could be carried out by someone so close to the victim. The case continues to resonate because of its central, disturbing truth — the person Heidi Broussard trusted most was the one who ended her life.
