Rebecca Park Pregnant With Stepdad’s Baby, Mum Alleged in Confession
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Pathrik Samkov
Jun 5, 2023
In a shocking revelation, it has been alleged that Rebecca Park was pregnant with her stepfather’s baby, as claimed by her own mother in a disturbing confession.
The unsettling incident unravelled in court when Cortney Bartholomew, aged 40, reportedly confessed to authorities that she surgically removed her grandson from Rebecca’s womb. Cortney purportedly claimed that she intended to hand the baby over to Rebecca’s fiancé, Richard Falor, with whom Cortney had an affair.
Furthermore, Cortney stated that her husband, Bradly Bartholomew, aged 47, was the biological father of Rebecca’s unborn child. Deborah’s shocking revelation came to light after police connected her to the crime scene where Rebecca’s lifeless body was discovered.
Rebecca vanished on a fateful night in November from Cortney’s home in Michigan, with her remains found a few miles away three weeks later, just days after her expected due date.
During a subsequent interview with the Wexford County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), Cortney allegedly admitted to using a scalpel to extract the fetus from Rebecca’s womb. Her reported intent was to rescue the baby and present it to Richard Falor.
According to statements in the probable cause affidavit revealed by PEOPLE, Cortney claimed that Bradly fathered the child and explicitly told officials that he was involved. The harrowing confession unfolded amidst accusations that Cortney’s husband, Bradly, was responsible for Rebecca’s murder.
In trying to put together the pieces of this gruesome puzzle, authorities discovered that a series of affairs had taken place within the family, involving Richard Falor with Cortney and her daughter Kimberly. Adding to the convoluted nature of the case, Cortney implicated her husband, Bradly, in the sinister plot that led to the unborn baby’s extraction.
The situation took a darker turn when Cortney alleged that it was Bradly who ruthlessly took Rebecca’s life as an act of revenge against Richard Falor. Investigators learned that Cortney disposed of the fetus in a callous manner, placing it in a cooler and later discarding it in a dumpster.
Johanna Carey, Wexford County Prosecutor, described the heinous crime as “evil personified” during a court appearance. Carey emphasised the premeditated nature of the murder, labelling it a case of “torture and murder.”
Cortney and Bradly Bartholomew now face a slew of grave charges, including first-degree murder among others, each carrying a potential life sentence. Meanwhile, Kimberly Park, Rebecca’s sister, is accused of hindering the investigation and providing false information.
As the case continues to unravel, the community awaits justice for Rebecca Park and her unborn child, a chilling reminder of the darkness that can reside within the closest circles.