The Garnett-Paul Spears case refers to the tragic death of five-year-old Garnett Spears in 2014, which was later revealed to be a result of chronic salt poisoning by his mother, Lacey Spears. This case became a landmark example of Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP). In internet culture, the story is frequently featured in 'disturbing facts' videos, true crime icebergs, and educational meme templates that highlight the dangers of medical child abuse and social media attention-seeking. It is used primarily by the true crime community to spread awareness or discuss the psychological complexities of the case.