Overview of Jealous Mom Kidnaps Her Own 22 YrOld Pregnant Daughter, Takes Her Into Forest & Cuts Unborn Baby Out
Host: Stephanie Soo — This episode (part 1) reviews the disappearance and brutal murder of 22‑year‑old Rebecca “Becca” Park, who was 38 weeks pregnant when she vanished. The episode pieces together texts, family dynamics, police reports, social media activity and witness statements. It describes how Becca was last seen leaving with a black SUV, how her body was later found in Manistee/ Wexford County woods with her abdomen cut open and her unborn baby forcibly removed (umbilical cord reportedly cut with dental floss). The episode highlights deep family dysfunction, accusations and online speculation; it draws from public records and court affidavits and issues strong content warnings for graphic violence and pregnancy loss.
Key timeline (what happened and when)
- October 28, 2025: A confusing text exchange is referenced in which Courtney (Becca’s biological mother) texts about a premature baby in the NICU—this thread is noted but ambiguous and possibly unrelated.
- November 1, 2025: Family “inheritance” dinner at Courtney’s home (odd atmosphere). Empty envelope stunt: Courtney initially hands both daughters empty envelopes, later agrees to give the money.
- November 2, 2025: Becca visits hospital thinking she’s in labor; sent home (minor dilation).
- November 3, 2025: Last confirmed sighting of Becca. She and her mother reportedly ran errands and got ice cream; Courtney says a black SUV later picked Becca up from Courtney’s property.
- November 4, 2025: Becca is reported missing by her half‑sister Kimberly (“Kimmy”). Coordinates from Kim lead family to a phone (Becca’s) found in woods behind Courtney’s house.
- November 25, 2025: Civilians discover a female body in Manistee National Forest. Identified as Becca. Body described as “gutted” with abdominal wound, exposed placenta, umbilical cord cut (dental floss reportedly used), multiple stab wounds; evidence suggests she was alive during the mutilation and that the baby was removed. A debit card belonging to Kimberly was found at the crime scene. Body was on Forest Service Road 9784 — roughly 2.5 miles in a straight line from Courtney/Bradley’s porch.
People, relationships & motives (who’s who)
- Rebecca “Becca” Park — 22, 38 weeks pregnant, victim. Raised by adoptive mother Stephanie Park from age 1.
- Courtney Bartholomew — Becca’s biological mother. Reconnected with Becca at 18. Central, controversial figure: present at events before disappearance; had a fraught relationship with Becca; alleged affair with Rich; provided varying accounts to police and made emotional/hostile social media posts.
- Bradley Bartholomew — Courtney’s husband. Described as disliked by Courtney’s daughters. He is reported to be a registered sex offender who had previously been jailed for probation violations.
- Kimberly “Kimmy” Park — Becca’s half‑sister (reported Becca missing). Her debit card was found at the crime scene.
- Richard (“Rich”) Fowler — Becca’s fiancé (21‑year age gap). Accused by some of being abusive; alleged history of sexual offenses (transcript cites multiple sexual assault-related charges and being on a registry). He and Courtney allegedly had an ongoing sexual relationship/entanglement. He is a major suspect in public speculation and was questioned by police.
- Stephanie Park — Becca’s adoptive mother (raised Becca since age 1). Family members and friends are active in searching and publicly concerned.
Evidence & red flags highlighted in the episode
- Last‑seen scenario: Courtney’s account that a black Chevy SUV with tinted windows picked Becca up from Courtney’s house after errands; Becca never returned.
- Phones: Multiple phones reported (Becca allegedly had two); one phone was located via coordinates behind Courtney’s house and was empty of useful data.
- Physical evidence at scene (Nov 25): Becca’s body with abdominal incision, placenta present, umbilical cord cut (dental floss reported), stab wounds, throat slit; body dragged/covered with leaves.
- Debit card of Kimberly found at the scene — a major and suspicious physical link implicating a family member or a possible frame.
- Proximity: Crime scene is within walking/straight‑line distance (about 2.5 miles) from Courtney/Bradley’s home.
- Family conflicts and inconsistent statements: Courtney’s shifting narratives (e.g., seeing Becca delete something, describing the pickup in odd terms, posting hostile messages online), Bradley’s unverified alibi (living “in the woods”), Rich’s criminal history and antagonistic relationships, and social media livestreams complicating the investigation.
- Small local department: Wexford County sheriff’s office is small (about 26 sworn officers), with only a few assigned to the case — cited as a limitation.
Themes, context & public reaction
- Deep family dysfunction: overlapping sexual relationships, jealousy, alleged threats and past violent claims (accusations of attempted assaults, miscarriage claims, threatening messages).
- Motive suggestion: episode argues the brutality indicates someone wanted the newborn (to possess the baby or profit?) and wanted Becca to suffer; jealousy and custody obsession are explored as possible motives (not proven).
- Online speculation and livestream culture: many podcasts, livestreamers and social media users circulated theories, some helpful (raising awareness) and some harmful (harassment, interfering with the investigation).
- Investigative complexity: finger‑pointing among multiple family members; possible framing; both men (Rich and Bradley) and family members being suspect; overlapping criminal histories.
Notable quotes from the episode/transcript
- Text from Courtney (to her sister): “All I know is I watched my child die right in front of me.” (ambiguous referent — could mean NICU baby or Becca)
- Courtney’s Facebook livestream/perf: “I didn’t touch my fucking daughter.” / “You better fucking watch it… you will not like me bitch don’t play with me.”
- Descriptive line used by the host to frame the horror: “Whoever did this, they wanted Becca’s baby no matter what... They essentially tortured her.”
What remains unresolved / next steps mentioned
- The episode is labeled part 1 — legal documents and investigative interviews are still being processed; more details and potentially charges may be covered in part 2.
- Key open questions: who left Kimberly’s debit card at the scene and why; who removed the baby and where is the infant (if it survived); reliability of Courtney’s timeline and statements; how cell phone evidence and forensic work will connect suspects to the crime.
- The host emphasizes reliance on court documents and warns that some online speculation is unverified; she plans to follow up with additional coverage.
Content warnings
- Graphic descriptions of violence, third‑trimester pregnancy loss, alleged torture and sexual‑crime allegations. Listener discretion strongly advised.
Takeaways for someone who won’t listen to the full episode
- This episode presents the disappearance and murder of 22‑year‑old pregnant Becca Park as a family‑entangled crime with multiple suspects and motives: jealousy, sexual entanglements and longstanding dysfunction.
- The crime scene was staged to remove the infant (umbilical cord cut with dental floss is repeatedly noted), and a key piece of physical evidence (Kimberly’s debit card) was left at the scene — creating a central investigative puzzle (frame vs. direct involvement).
- Investigative limits (small sheriff’s office), social media interference, and conflicting family narratives complicate the case; the episode is the first installment and promises follow‑up as more records/interviews become available.
Sources used in the episode are described as public court documents, police affidavits and media reporting; the host flags that some quoted social media or livestream material may be condensed for brevity.