Updates from the sofa

Netflix’s A Child of My Own begins as a staged account of Alejandra Marín Mendoza’s fake pregnancy, then introduces the real people whose memories challenge her story. Paul reviews the documentary’s unusual structure, conflicting accounts and complicated ending.

Paul traces JP Miller’s history before Mica’s death, including Alison Williams’ affidavit, police records, the April 27 timeline, Internet theories and the later federal indictment.