Cortney Bartholomew and Bradly Bartholomew have been charged in connection to the death of a pregnant woman in Michigan, with authorities claiming the victim was lured into their home “in an attempt to remove the unborn infant.”
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Cortney, 40, and Bradly, 47 were arraigned on Tuesday, December 2 in the 84th District Court in Cadillac, Michigan on multiple felony charges related to the murder of Rebecca Park, according to ABC News.
During the hearing, officials claimed that the couple allegedly lured Park, 22, to their home in Wexford County. Park was Cortney’s biological daughter. She was approximately 38 weeks pregnant at the time of her death on November 3.
It is not currently clear what Park and Cortney’s relationship was like at the time of the incident.
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“The couple then allegedly tortured Park in an attempt to remove the unborn infant, resulting in the death of both,” the attorney general’s office said in a statement, per the outlet. “After an extensive search, Park’s remains were found in the Manistee National Forest on November 25.”
The statement continued, “Rebecca had everything to live for, and our hearts are with her loved ones as they endure this unthinkable loss. We are committed to working alongside the Wexford County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to ensure justice is pursued in this tragic case without delay.”
Both Cortney and Bradley have been charged with first-degree murder, felony murder, torture and a series of other charges. If they are convicted, they could both potentially be served with life sentences.
“This case involves a truly horrific homicide in which a young woman and her unborn child endured unimaginable suffering at the hands of the Defendants,” Wexford County Prosecutor Johanna Carey said. “The brutality and disregard for human life displayed here are deeply troubling. While these remain allegations until proven in court, the evidence reflects an extraordinary level of callousness and violence. We look forward to presenting the full facts in court.”
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Authorities said that the Wexford County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office will handle the prosecution of the case with the help of the Department of Attorney General.
The suspects have not yet entered their pleas, while they are both being held without bond due to the severity of the case, according to 13 WHAM.
