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Teen Charged with Murdering Pregnant Woman, Setting Fire

1/30/2026

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Revuckas Charged with Murder

Nedas Revuckas, 19, from Westmont, Illinois, faces first-degree murder charges in the stabbing death of Eliza Morales, who was five months pregnant.
The incident occurred during a Facebook Marketplace truck sale, with Morales stabbed 70 times.
The apartment was set on fire to conceal the crime, and Morales' family mourns her loss, noting the impact on her two-year-old daughter.
Revuckas remains in custody, with a February 18 court appearance scheduled.

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Davila Charged with Murder

Jose Davila, 47, faces second-degree murder charges for the death of 57-year-old Maria Benitez in Rochester, New York.
Police found Benitez's body during a welfare check after she was missing for a week.
Authorities report that Davila assaulted Benitez in her apartment on January 22, striking her in the head multiple times.
Davila was arrested on Wednesday and is set for arraignment on Thursday.
Authorities are attempting to locate Benitez's family for further information.

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Revuckas Charged with Murder

Nedas Revuckas, 19, from Westmont, Illinois, faces first-degree murder charges in the stabbing death of Eliza Morales, who was five months pregnant.
The incident occurred during a Facebook Marketplace truck sale, with Morales stabbed 70 times.
The apartment was set on fire to conceal the crime, and Morales' family mourns her loss, noting the impact on her two-year-old daughter.
Revuckas remains in custody, with a February 18 court appearance scheduled.

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