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Chef’s £300K Debt: Netflix Doc Reveals Deceptive Mother

3/26/2025

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The Netflix documentary "Con Mum" uncovers the harrowing tale of chef Graham Hornigold, who fell victim to Dionne, a woman pretending to be his mother. Under the guise of a wealthy businesswoman, she ensnared him in a web of lies, leading him to amass nearly £300,000 in debt. The film delves into her deceitful past and the profound emotional toll on Graham.

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The Netflix documentary "Con Mum" uncovers the harrowing tale of chef Graham Hornigold, who fell victim to Dionne, a woman pretending to be his mother. Under the guise of a wealthy businesswoman, she ensnared him in a web of lies, leading him to amass nearly £300,000 in debt. The film delves into her deceitful past and the profound emotional toll on Graham.