Rotten Mango Podcast Summary
Episode: Pregnant 22yo Found Gutted – Mom, Stepfather, Sister & Fiance ALL Arrested W/ Different Stories
Host: Stephanie Soo
Date: January 21, 2026
Episode Overview
In this gripping episode, Stephanie Soo delivers the shocking second part of the Rebecca Park case: a 22-year-old woman found brutally murdered just days before giving birth, her unborn child cut from her body in an act so heinous it rocks a tangled, deeply dysfunctional family to its core. The investigation leads to a web of deceit, overlapping affairs, lies, failed alibis—and rapid-fire accusations among Becca’s mother, stepfather, half-sister, and fiancé, all of whom are arrested amid conflicting stories. Stephanie methodically unpacks the timeline, the family’s psychodrama, and the descent into horror, all with her signature dark wit.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Background and Interpersonal Dynamics
- Rebecca Park (Becca): 22 years old, 38 weeks pregnant, mother of two sons (third on the way with fiancé Rich Failor).
- Family Relationships:
- Biological mother: Courtney Bartholomew (raised by Stephanie Park, her adoptive mother).
- Half-sister: Kim (also with suspicious ties to the crime and the men involved).
- Step-father: Bradley Bartholomew, registered sex offender.
- Fiancé: Rich Failor (also a registered sex offender; revealed to have affairs with Becca, Courtney, and Kim).
- Extreme dysfunction: Multiple tangled affairs, shifting alliances, motive entanglements over inheritance, and custody battles set the stage for the crime and subsequent police investigation.
"She [Rebecca] already has two sons. This was her third child on the way...her biological mother—the one that did not raise her—is having an affair with her fiancé. Rich is having an affair with Becca's half-sister Kim. It's so complicated in the sense that...there's like a whole chart that we made on a wall because of all the interpersonal connections."
— Stephanie Soo (01:00)
2. Timeline & Discovery of Evidence
- Becca’s Disappearance: November 4, 2025—last seen after strained family interactions (including a lasagna inheritance dinner). Multiple family members use social media and live streams to give contradictory stories.
- Body Found: November 25, 2025, in a Michigan national forest near Courtney and Bradley's home; Becca was stabbed multiple times, her stomach cut open, and her unborn baby extracted.
- Key Evidence:
- The use of dental floss to sever the umbilical cord.
- Kim’s debit card discovered next to the corpse.
- Forensic findings: Becca was likely alive during the extraction.
"Her stomach was cut open. Her baby, her unborn baby, her son had been ripped out of her. The umbilical cord was severed using dental floss...Next to her was a debit card, and that debit card belonged to her half sister, Kim."
— Stephanie Soo (02:00)
3. Investigations and Conflicting Stories
- Kim’s Version: Claims she witnessed Courtney and Bradley killing Becca, with a later assertion that she herself was being set up ("I was there and I saw them hit her on the head...the real killers are her biological mom, Courtney, and her husband, Bradley." - Kim, paraphrased at 03:00).
- Courtney’s Claims: Constantly shifting—blames Bradley, Rich, a “black SUV,” and eventually admits knowledge of where the baby and murder weapon are, in exchange for immunity.
- Bradley’s Testimony: Vacillates between blaming Kim and Courtney, eventually admits to witnessing Courtney stab Becca and then later slitting Becca’s throat himself, describes the crime in chilling detail.
“Their thoughts, like, reset every five seconds...”
— Stephanie Soo (20:10)
4. Key Interrogations and Revelations
- Alibi Manipulation:
- Courtney releases audio of her teenage son “confirming” her alibi, scripted by Courtney (11:56).
- Courtney and Bradley burn the truck’s seat covers, presumably to destroy blood evidence (12:53).
- Inheritance Motive:
- Fabricated checks shown to daughters at lasagna dinner, creating suspicion around a possible financial motive.
- Dysfunctional Behavior Highlighted:
- Social media drama and callous Facebook activity from Courtney during Becca’s disappearance (“She primarily focuses her energy on reposting minion quotes.” – Stephanie, 06:42)
5. Confessions and Most-accepted Narrative
- Bradley’s Final Confession (33:13):
- Courtney stabs Becca in the truck.
- Becca, still alive, is led into the woods where Courtney cuts out the baby with a scalpel.
- Bradley slits Becca’s throat while Courtney attempts CPR on the newborn.
- They drag Becca’s body further into the woods, cover it, and bring the baby into the house, attempting resuscitation in vain before discarding the baby in the trash ahead of pickup day.
"Courtney just grabbed the knife and started stabbing her...Just stabbed her in the chest, as far as I know...brought Becca out bleeding, and starts making Becca walk...38 weeks pregnant...Courtney stabbed Becca and in the woods, took the scalpel...cut the baby out of Becca...Bradley walks over and slits her throat."
— Stephanie Soo, recounting Bradley’s confession (33:11–34:51)
- Motives Discussed:
- Obsession with motherhood, envy, possible psychosis, and jealousy over Rich.
- Possible meth use theorized but not substantiated as a direct cause.
6. Aftermath & Arrests
- All four (Courtney, Bradley, Kim, and Rich) are arrested, but charges are mostly held against Courtney and Bradley for murder, torture, and related crimes. Kim faces charges for tampering with evidence and false reporting.
- Rich is initially held but released, not charged (yet) for Becca’s death.
- Stephanie Park (adoptive mother) now cares for Becca’s children and calls for respect and privacy as rumors swirl on social media.
Notable Quotes & Moments
The Surreal Nature of the Interrogations
"I think she anticipated this...She's like, I need immunity because I'm innocent, but I know some stuff...I can tell you where the baby is." — Stephanie, on Courtney seeking immunity (22:27)
Tragic Irony and Callous Attitudes
“She even tells the police, according to the affidavit, quote something along the lines of like, ‘Why would I, I could never do that to my child.’ They were also on live stream saying crazy things like, ‘Who could do such a thing to a pregnant woman?’” — Stephanie (36:15)
Social Media as a Circus
“It just got really messy...I think when you're in a live stream, asking questions, especially...with such a sensitive subject matter...it is really hard to on the spot ask questions that you think are helpful but not damaging to an investigation.” — Stephanie (49:13)
Netizen Sentiments
"What's the most shocking is that her fiancé isn't even the worst person in her life." — Comment quoted by Stephanie (50:30)
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Time | Segment Description | |-------------|-------------------------------------------------| | 00:50–02:00 | Recap of family entanglements and case summary | | 04:56 | Kim’s shifting stories and live stream allegations| | 11:56 | Courtney scripting son’s alibi on Facebook | | 12:53 | Burning truck seat covers after Becca disappears | | 22:27 | Courtney’s failed immunity bid and confession | | 26:43 | Courtney’s Lifetime-movie-style accusations of Bradley | | 33:13–36:00 | Bradley’s final “most believed” confession | | 43:56 | Courtney admits to cutting out Becca’s baby | | 44:11 | Kim arrested & her role explained | | 45:17 | Rich’s involvement and why he's released | | 46:55 | Courtney & Bradley’s murder charges | | 49:13 | Stephanie Park cares for Becca’s children; comments on GoFundMe | | 50:30–51:36 | Netizen reactions and social reflection |
Conclusion
Stephanie’s dogged narration lays bare the depths of depravity, narcissism, and denial swirling around Becca’s murder. The episode explores not just the transgressive violence but the ripple effect of family trauma, addiction, internet rumor-mongering, and the failures of those who owed Becca protection—and instead sealed her fate.
The ultimate message: Even if legal justice is achieved, the emotional devastation, unanswered questions about motive, and the innocence lost—particularly for Becca’s surviving children—linger long after the crimes.
If you or someone you know is affected by similar circumstances, Stephanie emphasizes the importance of seeking support — and advises caution when engaging with internet rumor and speculation during active investigations.