Man Convicted of Killing Mother in Life Insurance Fraud Scheme

Andre Rebelo was found guilty of murdering his mother in 2020 to claim over $1 million in life insurance and sustain a fabricated image of wealth.

Andre Rebelo, 28, was convicted of murdering his mother, Colleen Rebelo, in May 2020 at her home in Perth, Australia.
Rebelo had taken out three life insurance policies in his mother’s name just days before her death, totaling over $1 million, and named himself the primary beneficiary.
Prosecutors revealed Rebelo's mounting debts and financial struggles, driven by his attempts to maintain a lavish lifestyle with his Instagram influencer girlfriend, Grace Piscopo.
Rebelo attempted to claim the life insurance by submitting forged medical records, a fake coroner’s report, and even an AI-generated voicemail impersonating his mother’s psychologist.
Police investigations, including secret recordings, uncovered Rebelo’s fraudulent activities, leading to his arrest two years after the murder and his conviction following an eight-week trial.