Adele Rennie’s shocking story will be explored in a new BBC documentary series, revealing the impact of her catfishing schemes on victims.
The show, called The Catfish Next Door, will explore her bizarre life. Adele, a former NHS nurse, created fake identities to deceive people online. For over a decade, she targeted women through dating apps and social media.
The series will feature real stories from those affected by her actions. It aims to shed light on the emotional toll her schemes took on victims.
Producers want to understand what drives someone to catfish. They’ll also look at why this behavior is on the rise, even though it’s not illegal in the UK.
Clare Sillery from BBC said the show will offer a fresh perspective on internet crime. Craig Hunter, the executive producer, noted how this case reveals much about modern cybercrime.
Adele’s story is shocking. In her first court appearance, a sheriff called it “the most astounding narrative” she’d ever heard.
She’s been jailed multiple times for her actions. After a 22-month sentence, she was back in court for impersonating a lawyer on Tinder.
One victim shared her terrifying experience. She thought she was chatting with a pharmacist, only to find out it was Adele.
Adele even sent her photos of her home, making the victim feel unsafe.
Former Miss Scotland finalist Abbie Draper also fell victim to Adele’s schemes. She was misled by someone pretending to be her grandfather’s physiotherapist.
In the end, Adele was sentenced to 28 months in prison and will be on the sex offenders’ register for ten years.
