He Pretended To Be A LORD, Stole Millions & Now He’s Missing After Escaping Prison?!

The con man, 'Robert Underwood' (or 'Birdie'), created an elaborate fake identity as a wealthy 'Lord' and heir to the Underwood typewriter fortune. He used this persona to 'love bomb' Megan, showering her with expensive gifts, lavish dates, and a Cartier engagement ring, quickly moving their relationship to cohabitation and a proposal within four months. This rapid, intense display of affection and wealth was a key tactic to gain trust and commitment.

Robert told Megan he was a Lord, inherited wealth from the Underwood typewriter inventor, and worked as a horologist. He sent flowers, took her to the Royal for dinner, bought her a car, and proposed with a Cartier ring after four months.

Beyond the initial charm, Robert systematically isolated Megan. He convinced her to quit her beloved bar management job to work for his 'watch business' (which was actually an eBay scam), citing jealousy over other men. He refused to be posted on her social media and became enraged when questioned. This emotional control paved the way for him to take out multiple credit cards and loans in her name, leaving her with £30,000 in debt, and even the Cartier ring was a fake.

Robert convinced Megan to leave her job at the bar to work for him, citing jealousy. He wouldn't let her post him on social media and reacted angrily when asked why. Megan discovered several bank cards under different names and found he had put her in £30,000 debt.

When Megan reported the extensive fraud to the police, they initially dismissed it as a 'domestic issue,' telling her she was 'on her own' and had to pay off the debt herself. Feeling abandoned by the system, Megan and her mother took matters into their own hands by posting Robert's photos and story on Facebook, which garnered thousands of shares and led to other victims coming forward.

Megan went to the police who told her there was nothing they could do because the fraud was a 'domestic issue' and she had to pay the debt herself. She and her mom posted his pictures and story on Facebook, leading to hundreds of thousands of shares and messages from other victims.

Robert's con extended far beyond Megan. He used dating apps like Grinder to find male partners, manipulating them with the same 'Lord' persona and stealing from them. He even brought these men to his and Megan's shared home when she was absent. He also manipulated others, like Alex, into believing his lies and attempting to involve them in illicit activities like doctoring documents. His past included stealing half a million pounds from department stores like Harrods and buying luxury cars with bad checks.

Megan received messages from men claiming to be Robert's boyfriends, met on Grinder, who were also victims of his theft. He had these men come to his and Megan's house. Alex was asked to doctor bank statements and passports. Robert stole half a million pounds from Harrods and bought Bentleys with bad checks.

After finally being arrested and sentenced to five years for his crimes, Robert escaped from an 'open prison' (a low-security facility for low-risk inmates) just two years into his sentence. He removed his monitoring device and vanished. To this day, he remains at large and continues to con people, using new aliases like 'Leo Fitzlin Howard' and adapting his story (e.g., claiming his mansion is being renovated while living in an RV).

Robert escaped from an open prison two years into his sentence by removing his monitoring device. He is still on the run, conning people as 'Leo Fitzlin Howard,' claiming his mansion is being renovated while living in an RV.