Michigan Monsters: Horrific New Revelations in the Murder of Rebecca Park | Rebecca Park Case Update

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

True Crime

4.6 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 10 December 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

The Rebecca Park case has taken an even darker turn as prosecutors reveal horrific new details about the Michigan mother and stepfather now charged with murdering the 22-year-old who was 38 weeks pregnant. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the latest revelations in the investigation, including the alleged plan to lure Rebecca to their home, disturbing admissions from both Cortney and Bradly Bartholomew, conflicting stories told to detectives, and the shocking claims about what happened to Rebecca’s unborn baby. This update includes newly released affidavits, text messages, search histories, and statements investigators say outline a calculated and deeply disturbing crime.

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