CLEARWATER, Fla. - Two Florida women scammed two adoptive couples in cases that appear unrelated but started when they were pregnant in the same jail, authorities said.
Authorities arrested Angelica Lopez, 30, on Wednesday and Ceara Rae Stowe, 26, on Friday on one and two counts of adoption deception, respectively because Stowe gave birth to twins.
In both cases, the adoptive parents from Florida and Nebraska communicated with the women while in jail and after their release.
On June 3, Stowe told the Nebraska couple it was time, saying she was excited to complete their family.
Stowe gave birth to twins who are now in custody of her mother.