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Mom Accused of Killing Pregnant Daughter to Steal Her Baby, Fiancé Admits Sleeping With Mom
Ashley Banfield covers the disturbing case of Rebecca Park, a pregnant woman murdered and dismembered by her own mother and stepfather, who then tried to steal her baby. The story is filled with shocking betrayals, including the victim's fiancé admitting to a sexual relationship with the accused killer, Rebecca's mother.
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- 💔The case involves Rebecca Park, 22 and 38 weeks pregnant, who disappeared and was later found murdered with her baby surgically removed and missing.01:03
- ⚖️Rebecca's biological mother, Courtney Bartholomew, and stepfather, Bradley Bartholomew, were arrested and accused of the crime, each blaming the other.02:08
- 🤯Rebecca's fiancé, Rich Fowler, testified to having a sexual relationship with Courtney Bartholomew before dating Rebecca, adding a shocking layer to the family dynamics.03:10
- 🤥Courtney fabricated a story about having a premature baby and receiving inheritance money, which prosecutors believe was a lure to murder Rebecca.05:55
- 🔪The autopsy revealed Rebecca suffered multiple sharp force wounds, and her abdomen was cut open with the placenta present but the fetus absent.17:25
- 😱Bradley Bartholomew claimed Courtney attacked Rebecca to get her baby, and later shockingly alleged that Rebecca's baby was his.22:27
Chapters
- 0:00Introduction to a Disturbing Case
- 0:54Rebecca Park's Disappearance and the Accused
- 4:55The Fiancé's Shocking Revelation
- 7:49Courtney's Fabricated Pregnancy and Inheritance Scheme
- 15:18Rebecca's Final Days and Disappearance
- 21:37The Search and Conflicting Stories
- 24:50Discovery of Rebecca's Body and Autopsy Findings
- 30:07Investigators Close In: Phone Records and Vehicle Evidence
- 33:49Bradley's Changing Account and Accusations
- 36:40Courtney's Confession and Motive
- 41:49Bradley's Detailed Account of the Murder
- 45:27Courtney's Detailed Account of the Murder
- 51:30The Fate of the Baby and Disposal
- 53:20Framing Kimberly and Bradley's Paternity Claim
- 57:50Charges and Legal Proceedings
- 1:03:24Preliminary Examination and Unanswered Questions
The digest
In a case that has shocked and disturbed even seasoned true crime observers, the story of Rebecca Park, a 22-year-old woman just weeks away from giving birth, has resurfaced in court. What began as a missing person's case in Northern Michigan quickly spiraled into a horrific tale of murder, betrayal, and a desperate attempt to steal an unborn child, allegedly at the hands of Rebecca's own biological mother and stepfather.
The Disappearance and Discovery
Rebecca Park, 38 weeks pregnant, vanished on November 3rd, 2025. Her disappearance immediately raised alarms due to her vulnerable state. Three weeks later, her body was found in the woods, her abdomen cut open, and her baby missing. Investigators quickly determined this was not an animal attack but a surgical removal of a fetus. The subsequent arrests sent shockwaves through the community: Rebecca's biological mother, Courtney Bartholomew, and Courtney's husband, Bradley Bartholomew, were taken into custody.
Both Courtney and Bradley admitted to being present at the scene but each blamed the other for Rebecca's death and the disappearance of her baby. This finger-pointing would become a recurring theme throughout the investigation.
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- A Tangled Web of Relationships
- The Phantom Baby and the Lure of Inheritance
- The Horrific Details of the Murder
- Conflicting Confessions and a Shocking Motive
- The Search for Baby Richie and the Road to Trial
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