Rebecca Park, 22, and Her Unborn Son—Justice for Two Lives Stolen

The vast silence of the Manistee National Forest now holds the horrifying truth of a crime that has shaken the Michigan community to its core. We mourn the catastrophic, senseless loss of Rebecca Park, a 22-year-old woman whose life was stolen just days before she was due to give birth. Her tragic death on November 3, 2025, also claimed the life of her unborn baby boy, turning a moment of anticipated joy into an unimaginable nightmare. The community’s grief is raw, compounded by the chilling details of the betrayal and brutality that took two innocent lives.

The Ultimate Betrayal: Murder and Torture

The unspeakable cruelty of this case stems from the alleged involvement of Rebecca’s own biological mother, Cortney Bartholomew, and her stepfather, Bradly Bartholomew. Officials allege that the couple tortured the 38-week pregnant young woman in a calculated, horrific attempt to forcibly remove her infant. This profound act of betrayal—committed by a mother against her own child—epitomizes a level of malice that is virtually incomprehensible. The charges filed against the couple, including multiple counts of Murder and Torture, underscore the severity of the suffering endured by Rebecca in her final moments.

Two Lives Lost, One Voice for Justice

Rebecca Park had everything to live for: she was young, loved, and on the cusp of motherhood. Her sudden disappearance and the eventual discovery of her body in the woods left her loved ones shattered. The agony is intensified by the ongoing search for her baby boy, whose body investigators have yet to find. The community’s resolve, however, is clear: they are united in their demand for justice for both mother and son. Vigils and fundraisers have sprung up across Northern Michigan, a collective testament to the promise that Rebecca and her baby will not have died in vain.

Seeking Answers and Healing the Community

As legal proceedings continue, we extend our most heartfelt and sincere sympathies to Rebecca Park’s fiancé, Richard Falor, and the family members who are forced to endure this unimaginable tragedy. We pray that the persistent efforts of law enforcement will soon bring the baby boy home and that the courts will deliver the full weight of justice for this evil.