A woman stands accused of committing a horrifying act by allegedly cutting open her own daughter’s abdomen to remove her unborn grandson, telling her daughter that the baby would not survive. The victim, Rebecca Park, who was 22 years old and 38 weeks pregnant, lived with her partner Richard Lee Falor before she went missing and was later found deceased. Cortney Bartholomew, the biological mother, along with her husband Bradly Bartholomew, both aged 40 and 47 respectively, were arrested in connection with Rebecca’s disappearance and are facing charges including first-degree murder, felony murder, and torture.
Reports indicate that Cortney made a chilling statement to her daughter before the tragic incident occurred. Allegedly, Bradly, who is a registered sex offender, was involved in the violent act that took place either inside or near a parked pickup truck. The couple had reportedly planned a revenge attack due to a contentious relationship between Cortney and Rebecca’s fiancé, Richard Falor, leading to a series of unfortunate events.
Upon being questioned by law enforcement, Cortney purportedly admitted to removing the baby from her daughter’s womb with the intention of taking the child to Richard. Subsequently, Bradly is accused of inflicting fatal injuries on Rebecca before attaching her body to the truck and moving it to a secluded spot, concealing the remains under leaves.
Further details emerged that Bradly placed the fetus in a bin bag and the unborn child in a small cooler, which was later discarded. Rebecca’s body was discovered with incised wounds and remnants of a substance around her abdomen. Witnesses reported seeing Rebecca entering a dark-colored vehicle near her mother’s residence before her disappearance.
The investigation led to the arrest of individuals connected to the case, including Richard and Rebecca’s sister. The Bartholomews were apprehended on charges of murder, torture, and related offenses. Despite initial denials, the couple allegedly shifted blame onto each other during police interviews.
The tragic incident has shocked the community and raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding Rebecca’s death. The legal proceedings are ongoing as authorities work to unravel the full extent of the crime and bring justice to the victim and her family.