Laura Owens: The Pregnancy Claims That Ended in Felony Charges

In 2023, former Bachelor star Clayton Echard became involved in a highly publicized paternity dispute after Laura Owens claimed she was pregnant with twins following an intimate encounter between them. Echard disputed the pregnancy and requested DNA testing. As the case moved through family court, questions emerged about the pregnancy evidence Owens had provided and whether the paternity proceedings had been brought in good faith. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine how the dispute began, the DNA testing, the medical evidence presented, and the family court proceedings that ultimately resulted in a judge ordering Owens to pay nearly $150,000 in legal fees. We also look at the criminal investigation that followed, the allegations involving other men, and the felony case brought against Owens. In August 2026, Owens pleaded guilty to four felony charges. We examine how a dispute that began with a pregnancy claim developed into a much larger legal case. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices