In a strange and unsettling case out of Central Texas, a 36-year-old woman is facing felony stalking charges after allegedly orchestrating a wedding ceremony without the groom’s knowledge or consent.
Kristin Marie Spearman was arrested and booked into the McLennan County Jail over the weekend after police say she falsely completed a marriage without the groom ever being present.
According to Beverly Hills Police Chief Kory Martin, the case came to light last Friday when a 42-year-old man contacted authorities. The man, whose name has not been released, told officers he discovered a package left at his home from his ex-girlfriend — Spearman. Inside, he reportedly found a copy of a marriage certificate listing both of them as legally wed.
The man told investigators that while he and Spearman had once been in a romantic relationship and had even obtained a marriage license earlier this month around June 2, they broke off the relationship before any wedding took place. He said he had no involvement in, or knowledge of, any marriage ceremony beyond that point.
But the investigation revealed otherwise.
Chief Martin said Spearman allegedly went forward with a ceremony without informing the man. Police believe she convinced a pastor to officiate and certify the marriage — despite the groom’s absence. She then reportedly filed the completed certificate with the county clerk’s office, finalizing what she presented as a lawful marriage.
“This isn’t just a misunderstanding,” said Chief Martin. “This was a deliberate and deceptive action that violated the victim’s privacy and legal rights. It’s serious, and we’re treating it as such.”
Authorities, working with the Hewitt Police Department, located Spearman at her residence near Hewitt. She was taken into custody on an arrest warrant for felony stalking, a third-degree charge under Texas law, and transported to the McLennan County Jail.
The felony stalking charge reflects the pattern of unwanted, obsessive, and intrusive behavior that reportedly continued after the breakup. While details remain limited, police suggest the fraudulent marriage was part of a broader campaign of harassment.
Police are also investigating how a wedding could have been performed and filed without both parties present. Chief Martin said the identity of the officiant is not being released at this time as the investigation continues.
“Anytime legal documents are falsified or misused in a way that affects someone’s life, we have to take it seriously,” Chief Martin said. “This was not only bizarre but deeply troubling.”
As of Monday afternoon, Spearman remains in custody. No court date has been announced yet.
If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
