Is 'A Child of My Own' a True Story? Inside Netflix's Kidnapping Documentary

Netflix’s August 2026 true crime documentary A Child of My Own begins as a scripted telenovela before it transitions to a more traditional documentary-styled film. Throughout the film, viewers watch Eleonor Alejandra Marín Mendoza fake her pregnancy until she’s accused of stealing a newborn baby at a hospital in Mexico City. In light of the unique set up of the movie, many viewers are likely wondering if A Child of My Own is a true story. Everything to know about the true story behind the latest Netflix documentary, below. Is ‘A Child of My Own’ a True Story? While part of...

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