Halloween came early for a group of women in attendance for the first day of Elizabeth Holmes' highly anticipated criminal trial in San Jose on Wednesday.
Three women were seen in line at the federal courtroom with blonde hair and wearing black business suits, almost identical to what Holmes has worn during her legal proceedings.
When asked by Law360 why they were at the trial, the look-a-likes simply responded "we're fans," and declined further comment.
The outlet reported the three doppelgangers did make into the courtroom to watch the proceedings.
Holmes, the founder of Theranos, is being accused of making fraudulent claims about blood tests given by her now-defunct health technology company. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison.
The dressed-up women were just part of a wild first day of a trial that has gained high levels of interest across the country. Holmes' story is even being made into a feature-length movie, with actress Jennifer Lawrence slated to portray the former CEO.
"It was quite a spectacle," Heather Sommerville, a Wall Street Journal reporter, told KCBS Radio about the trial's first day. "There were many people there, primarily journalists, but a lot of other people. I think that some of the interest in this case comes from the fact that this is the closing chapter of a staggering story around the downfall of a Silicon Valley superstar. There are a lot of elements that are very enticing, really a little wild. I think a lot of people are really keen to see how things play out over next three months."
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