The hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma, where Taylor Parker reported to after claiming she gave birth has asked Netflix fans to not visit following the release of Maternal Instinct.
“While the events portrayed were real and remain a matter of public record, they also represent one of the most painful chapters in the lives of the victim’s family, the New Boston community, and the healthcare professionals who responded that day,” a rep for the McCurtain Memorial Hospital said in a statement on Wednesday, June 17 , per KOCO. “For many, the emotional impact of this tragedy has never fully faded.”
The statement noted it was “not a story of entertainment or a destination for tourism. It is a story of devastating loss.”
Maternal Instinct, which was released on the streaming service on June 12, depicts the true crime story of Parker, 33, killing her pregnant friend Reagan Simmons-Hancock and cutting out her unborn baby. After she fled the scene, Parker – who was pretending to be pregnant at the time – was then stopped by police and claimed that the baby was hers.
Once she arrived at McCurtain Memorial Hospital, doctors quickly learned from a medical exam that she had not just given birth. An officer then started questioning her involvement in Simmons-Hancock’s murder and the death of her child was revealed.
Parker was arrested for the crime in October 2020 and was convicted of capital murder in October 2022. She was sentenced to death the following month and is awaiting her execution.
One week after the documentary was released, McCurtain Memorial Hospital issued a statement asking true crime fans to respect hospital workers, as well as anyone else who was involved in the case..
“Out of respect for those affected, including the family, our staff, and the community, McCurtain Memorial Hospital will not participate in interviews, photo opportunities, tours, or discussions related to these events,” the statement continued.“Today, we remember the mother and child whose lives were taken, and we continue to hold their loved ones in our thoughts.We also acknowledge the lasting impact this tragedy had on the first responders, nurses, physicians, and hospital staff who worked tirelessly in its aftermath.”
The hospital concluded its statement by saying that the “New Boston community will forever carry the scars of this loss, and many members of our team continue to carry those memories as well.”
McCurtain Memorial Hospital did not immediately respond to Us Weekly’s request for comment. However, it did say in the initial statement that they have no additional comments to make regarding the documentary and case as of this time.
