Family members charged in death of pregnant woman in Michigan

Two family members have been charged in connection to the death of a pregnant woman in Michigan after authorities allege she was lured to a home and tortured “in an attempt to remove the unborn infant,” according to the Michigan Department of Attorney General.Cortney Bartholomew, 40, and Bradly Bartholomew, 47 -- both from Boon, Michigan -- were arraigned on Tuesday in the 84th District Court in Cadillac on multiple felony charges related to the murder of Rebecca Park, 22, of Manton, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.MORE: 14-year-old killed, 8 injured in shootings during holiday festivities in downtown ChicagoOfficials allege that on Nov.3, the couple lured Park -- Cortney Bartholomew’s biological daughter who was approximately 38 weeks pregnant at the time -- to their Wexford County home in upstate Michigan.“The couple then allegedly tortured Park in an attempt to remove the unborn infant, resulting in the death of both,” according to the statement from the attorney general’s office.

“After an extensive search, Park’s remains were found in the Manistee National Forest on November 25.”MORE: Border officials seize $2.6 million of alleged meth found inside vehicle hauling batteries“Rebecca had everything to live for, and our hearts are with her loved ones as they endure this unthinkable loss,” Nessel said.“We are committed to working alongside the Wexford County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to ensure justice is pursued in this tragic case without delay.”Popular ReadsTrump admin updates: Hegseth says he did not see 2nd boat strike, survivors2 hours agoNational Guardsmen shooting suspect: Afghan commander's death, financial woes surfaceDec 1, 5:22 AMTeen on cruise ship possibly died by asphyxiation resulting from bar hold: SourceNov 21, 2:20 PMCortney and Bradly Bartholomew have each been charged by the Wexford County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with first-degree murder, felony murder, torture and a series of other charg...