Bachelor Bombshell’s Twin Hoax EXPLODES: Laura Owens Indicted in 2nd Paternity Scam!
LAURA MICHELLE OWENS
By SyndicatedNews | SNN.BZ
Laura Owens and Her Connection to The Bachelor
Laura Michelle Owens, a 35-year-old Scottsdale, Arizona resident and daughter of San Francisco radio host Ronn Owens, gained national attention in 2023 for filing a paternity lawsuit against Clayton Echard, the lead of The Bachelor Season 26 (which aired in 2022). Echard, a former NFL player turned real estate agent, denied her claims, and the case unraveled amid allegations of fraud and perjury. Owens has since faced multiple felony indictments related to the incident and similar accusations against other men.
Laura Michelle Owens Full Indictment: 7 Counts of Perjury
Detailed Police Report
Key Details of the Case
- Initial Claim (May–August 2023): Owens met Echard while inquiring about real estate investments in Scottsdale. She later alleged they had a one-night stand resulting in her pregnancy with twins, filing a paternity petition in Maricopa County Superior Court. Echard denied intercourse occurred (claiming their encounter involved only oral sex) and requested a paternity test.
- Paternity Test Results: The test confirmed Echard was not the father. Owens then claimed a miscarriage and dropped the suit.
- Investigation and Evidence: An probe, prompted by a judge, revealed Owens allegedly altered an ultrasound image, fabricated a pregnancy video, and made inconsistent statements under oath during hearings.
Legal Developments
- May 2025 Indictment: Owens was charged with seven felonies, including fraudulent schemes and artifices, forgery, four counts of perjury, and tampering with physical evidence. She pleaded not guilty in a virtual arraignment on May 29, 2025, calling the charges a result of “coordinated harassment and public pressure.” Echard celebrated the news on social media, stating, “Justice is finally served. This nightmare is over.”
- August 2025 Appeal: Owens appealed aspects of the case, including attorney fees awarded to Echard, but the Arizona Supreme Court rejected it on August 27, 2025.
- November 2025 New Charges: On November 7, 2025, prosecutors indicted Owens in a second “paternity scheme” against another man, alleging she used false pregnancy claims to pressure him into a relationship. This builds on reports of her targeting multiple victims, including Greg Gillespie, Michael Marraccini, and others documented on advocacy sites like Victims of Laura Owens. Echard commented, “Laura is a criminal that needs to see serious time behind bars.”
Broader Context and Reactions
The case sparked widespread discussion in Bachelor fan communities, with Reddit threads calling it “juicy” and highlighting Owens’ alleged pattern of deceit. Advocacy efforts, such as the “Justice for Clayton” movement, have pushed for accountability, listing additional alleged victims like businesses she reportedly defrauded. Owens has no prior criminal record but faces ongoing legal battles as of November 10, 2025.
For the latest updates, check court records in Maricopa County or news outlets like FOX 10 Phoenix, which have covered Echard’s interviews extensively.
