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Bad Nanny tells the story of Samantha Cookes who, for over a decade across Ireland and the UK, used a revolving door of aliases including Carrie Jade Williams and Sadie Harris to weave an intricate web of lies, deceiving everyone from vulnerable families to online communities. Her story was the subject of RTÉ podcast series The Real Carrie Jade. With gripping first-hand accounts, chilling insight into psychological manipulation, shocking revelations, and raw emotion, the TV documentary series is a must-watch exposé on one woman's decade-long con and the strength of those who brought her down. It features exclusive interviews with victims of Samantha's scams who have never spoken publicly and includes unseen archive footage of Samantha.
Episode one of Bad Nanny introduces the audience to one of Samantha Cookes' most brazen personas - Carrie Jade Williams, a supposedly terminally ill, award-winning author. From this shocking disguise, the documentary traces back through the years to uncover how Samantha's cons became increasingly audacious, building up to her role as a "nanny" who was hiding a troubling secret. The documentary shows how she gained the trust of families, only to betray them in devastating ways.
The spotlight turns to the vulnerable families left emotionally shattered by Samantha's deceit. With the help of relentless TikTok sleuths and first-time interviews with those closest to her story, these women come together and turn detective to expose the truth, ultimately leading to Samantha's dramatic downfall and conviction in 2025.
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