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Mother, Stepfather Charged in Gruesome Fetal Abduction Murder
28 May
Summary
- Parents charged with murder, torture, and fetal abduction.
- Victim lured by false inheritance claim before murder.
- Sister's charges dropped; boyfriend cleared of involvement.
Cortney and Bradly Bartholomew, the biological mother and stepfather of Rebecca Park, are facing serious charges including first-degree murder, torture, and conspiracy. Prosecutors allege they murdered Rebecca and then removed her unborn child from her womb. The couple is accused of luring the 22-year-old to their home on November 3, 2025, under the pretense of giving her a check for an inheritance.
The prosecution described the acts as "evil personified," detailing that Rebecca was allegedly stabbed and tortured before her death. A motive for the fetal abduction was reportedly the couple's inability to legally adopt due to Bradly Bartholomew being a registered sex offender. The legal proceedings are currently paused as the competency of both Cortney and Bradly Bartholomew is under evaluation.
Meanwhile, charges against Rebecca's sister, Kimberly Park, for tampering with evidence and filing a false report have been dismissed without prejudice. Kimberly had previously accused Rebecca's boyfriend, Richard Falor, of the murder, but he is not considered a suspect and has not been charged. The couple faces potential life sentences for the six felony charges against them.
