Couple Accused of Brutal Murder and Fetal Abduction in Michigan Woods

Horrific Discovery in Northern Michigan

• 🌲 A pregnant woman, Rebecca Park, was found dead in the Manistee National Forest on November 25th, days before her due date.
• 👶 Authorities discovered that her unborn baby had been cut out of her womb.

Arrests and Chilling Allegations

• 💔 Rebecca Park's biological mother, Courtney Bartholomew, and her stepfather, Bradley Bartholomew, have been arrested and charged.
• 🔪 Prosecutors allege the couple stabbed Rebecca, forced her into the woods, and then cut the baby out, leading to both their deaths.
• 🗣️ The Wexford County prosecutor described the ordeal as "evil personified", highlighting the unimaginable suffering endured by the victims.

Family History and Motive

• 👶 Stacy Davis, Bradley Bartholomew's estranged sister, stated that the couple had struggled to conceive previously, suggesting a potential motive.

Other Arrests and Charges

• 💍 Rebecca's fiance, Richard Lee Fowler, was arrested and charged with distributing methamphetamine.
• 🤥 Her sister, Kimberly Park, was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence, lying to police, and filing a false report.
• 🚗 Kimberly allegedly lied about their stepfather striking Rebecca and taking her body away.

Legal Charges and Victim's Background

• ⚖️ Courtney and Bradley Bartholomew face charges including first-degree premeditated murder, felony murder, torture, and assault of a pregnant woman.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Rebecca Park, who was adopted, is survived by two young sons who are now in the care of her adoptive mother, Stephanie Park.