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Couple Cut Baby Out of Missing Woman, Left Her for Dead: Cops

2025-12-04 Entertainment
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Michigan Couple Charged with Murder and Torture After Allegedly Cutting Fetus from Victim

Analyze the gruesome charges filed against a biological mother and stepfather for allegedly torturing a pregnant woman to remove her child, and understand the legal hurdles prosecutors face in proving intent and conspiracy.

Short Summary

  • Prosecutors charged Courtney and Brad Bartholomew with first-degree premeditated murder and torture following the death of Rebecca Park and her unborn infant.
  • Allegations focus on luring Rebecca to their home to forcibly remove the fetus, resulting in the death of both mother and baby.
  • Legal expert Safa Robinson-Ferrer discusses the significance of charging both murder and torture, and the prosecution’s need for direct evidence to prove conspiracy.
  • Brad Bartholomew faces enhanced sentencing risk due to a significant prior felony record, including multiple counts as a habitual offender.

This segment breaks down the extreme criminal allegations stemming from the tragic death of 22-year-old Rebecca Park in Northern Michigan. Host Jesse Weber seeks clarity from former prosecutor Safa Robinson-Ferrer regarding the specific felony charges, the constitutional issues surrounding bail, and the complex family dynamics implicated in the investigation, including an arrested fiancé and sister.

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The case of a missing pregnant woman, Rebecca Park, found dead with her baby nowhere to be found, has exploded. Her biological mother, Cortney Bartholomew, as well as Cortney’s husband Bradly, are now charged with murder and torture after prosecutors alleged they cut the baby boy from her womb. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs into the dark details and criminal pasts of the family with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Safa Robinson-Ferrer. Grow your own audience today – go to https://www.opus.pro/sidebar for 1 week free plus 50% off the first 3 months of Opus Pro. Become a Law&Crime YouTube Member for Exclusive Perks: https://bit.ly/LCMembersOnly Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ Listen to Law&Crime's Sidebar Podcast on Apple & Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3wMgRgB Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3wITe7b Host: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: Head of Social Media and YouTube Operations - Vanessa Bein Head of Sales - Sam Goldberg Senior Producer - Savannah Williamson Senior Producer - Juliana Battaglia Technical Producer - Nick McGeough Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O’Shea, Jay Cruz Guest Booking - Diane Kaye & Alyssa Fisher #Michigan #Missing #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@melaninmonroe6885 2025-12-04

You watch enough true crime and you realize there is no limit to human depravity.

529 17 replies
@lynnc5252 2025-12-04

The adoptive mother's heart must be so broken. She was able to keep Rebecca safe, as a child and then to ultimately lose her, as an adult, to that same vile family. Heartbreaking.

490 14 replies
@Sean-i4r 2025-12-04

If anyone deserves the death penalty everybody involved in this murder of this poor woman and her baby need to get the death penalty

479 26 replies
@wazza1986 2025-12-04

Who needs enemies with family like that!

321 6 replies
@TheMeepsGaze 2025-12-04

Truly demonic . Hard to even conceive such a horrific act!!!

253 2 replies
@carlascandlesco 2025-12-04

That poor woman I can’t imagine how terrified she must have been realising what they where going to do to her and her baby :(

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@elaineisabelle427 2025-12-04

She gave up her own child and then killed her for her baby, why would she want a child now when she didn't want her 1st one.

172 15 replies
@joanies6778 2025-12-04

Wow. I can't comprehend this level of evil and cruelty, especially to your child.

163 3 replies
@cherylsabol387 2025-12-04

There should be no bond for the murder of a young woman and her child are killed.

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