A young woman, Rebecca Park, found herself in a harrowing situation involving her own mother, Cortney Bartholomew, and stepfather, Bradly Bartholomew. Rebecca, who was heavily pregnant at 38 weeks, disappeared after getting into a car outside her mother’s residence. Concern grew as her abandoned phone was discovered near her last known location.
Arrest documents allege a horrific incident where Cortney and Bradly took Rebecca to a remote hiking trail in Michigan. Cortney is said to have attempted to cut the unborn child from Rebecca’s womb while Bradly held a knife to her throat. The motive behind the gruesome act was purportedly revenge, as Cortney was involved in an affair with Rebecca’s fiancé, Richard Lee Falor, who faced drug charges.
Rebecca tragically lost her life in the attack, suffering multiple stab wounds. Her body was found weeks later with indications of the gruesome ordeal she endured. Bradly is accused of further violence, including slashing her throat and disposing of her body. Cortney admitted to police that the baby was put in a bag and discarded in a dumpster.
Following the discovery of Rebecca’s remains, her sister, Kimberley Park, and Richard were arrested. Kimberley faced charges related to obstructing the investigation. Allegations of an affair between Kimberley and Richard, along with Cortney’s intentions to leave Bradly for her daughter’s partner, added layers of complexity to the tragic events.
Initially denying involvement, Cortney and Bradly reportedly turned against each other in police interrogations. The disturbing case continues to unfold, shedding light on a family’s dark secrets and tragic consequences.