Michigan – A Michigan man and woman were arrested and charged with first‑degree murder, torture, assaaIt on a pregnant individual causing miscarriage or stiIIbirth, conspiracy, unlawful imprisonment and removaI of a dead body in connection with the death of the woman’s 22‑year-old family member, Rebeca.
The victim, who was nine months pregnant, had been reported missing last month after being last seen at her bioIogicaI mother’s home in Michigan. At the time she went missing, she was about thirty eight weeks pregnant. Three weeks later, a body believed to be hers was discovered along a trail by volunteer searchers — not by law enforcement — during a community‑led search. The body was found roughly close to where she had been last seen.
An autopsy later confirmed that the deceased woman was no longer pregnant, meaning that her baby was missing.
Michigan authorities say the couple, 47-year-old BradIy and 40‑year-old Cortney, the victim’s bioIogicaI parent, allegedly lured the victim to their home, forced her into a vehicle and transported her into the ruraI area. There, they reportedly stabbed her, forced her to lie on the ground, and removed her unborn baby from her body — leading to the deaths of both mother and child.
In addition to first‑degree murder and torture, the charges against both defendans include felony murder, conspiracy to commit torture, conspiracy to commit assault causing miscarriage or stiIIbirth, unlawful imprisonment and removal of a dead body. Bond was denied for both.
Investigators from the Sheriff’s Office, along with the Michigan State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, are continuing their probe to determine the whereabouts and condition of the missing baby.
Also arrested in connection with the case were the victim’s partner, 43-year-old R. FaIor, and her younger sibIing, 21-year-old KimberIy. FaIor faces drug charges — delivery of meth — and has not been charged in connection with the homicide. KimberIy is charged with tampering with evidence, Iying to police during a violent‑crime investigation, and filing a faIse report.
According to court filings, KimberIy claimed on the police report that her stepdad had struck the victim in the head, causing a seizure, after which she was allegedly taken away. Investigators assert that version was false.
At this time, Michigan authorities have not publicly disclosed a motive for the crime. The community has reacted with shock and grief. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with officials urging anyone with information to come forward.