The true crime drama "Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard" climbed to the top three spot on Netflix's global movie charts on May 21, 2026.
The film was released on the streaming platform on May 15, 2026.
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It reconstructs the 2019 kidnapping and murder of an Austin, Texas mother by her childhood best friend.
Case Background
According to Austin police records, 33-year-old Heidi Broussard and her three-week-old daughter, Margot Carey, disappeared on December 12, 2019.
Investigators later found Broussard's body inside a duffel bag in the trunk of a car parked at a Houston residence.
The residence belonged to her childhood friend, Magen Fieramusca.
Authorities determined that Fieramusca had systematically fabricated a false pregnancy over several months to plan the theft of the newborn.
Fieramusca strangled Broussard using a leash and her hands before attempting to raise the unharmed infant as her own daughter.
Court records show that Fieramusca faced capital murder charges before pleading guilty to a reduced murder charge in February 2023.
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The plea agreement resulted in a 55-year prison sentence with the right to appeal waived.
The legal resolution spared the victim's family from enduring a lengthy capital murder trial.
Data from FlixPatrol shows the movie is competing for viewership alongside other May 2026 releases like "The Crash" and "Goat."
The film was originally produced as a Lifetime television movie in 2023 before being acquired by Netflix.
Viewers on social media and true crime forums have renewed discussions regarding the forensic timeline and the psychological manipulation involved in the case.
An anonymous reviewer captured public sentiment, stating: "Jealousy is a hell of a drug in this crime drama based on a true story.
The movie is so heartbreaking and sad."
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While the case remains legally closed, the sudden streaming success is expected to prompt additional commentary from law enforcement officials and family members regarding the lasting impact of the tragedy.
