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Teen Charged with Murder in Pregnant Woman's Stabbing Death

1/30/2026

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Revuckas Charged Murder

Nedas Revuckas, 19, of Westmont, Illinois, faces first-degree murder charges in Eliza Morales's stabbing death.
Morales, 30 and five months pregnant, was found dead in a Downers Grove apartment after a January 28, 2026 fire.
An autopsy found 70 stab wounds, mainly to the head and neck.
Prosecutors say Revuckas attacked Morales during a truck-sale dispute and later confessed.
He remains in custody with a February 18, 2026 court appearance.

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Tillman Murder Investigation

Marquise Tillman, 23, was shot dead outside Pointe North Apartments in Beaumont on January 28, 2026.
Police responded to reports of shots fired and found Tillman with multiple gunshot wounds.
Investigators are pursuing leads to identify the suspect or suspects involved in this homicide, which has deeply impacted the local community.
Tillman’s children's mother described him as a loving and humorous individual.

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Revuckas Charged Murder

Nedas Revuckas, 19, of Westmont, Illinois, faces first-degree murder charges in Eliza Morales's stabbing death.
Morales, 30 and five months pregnant, was found dead in a Downers Grove apartment after a January 28, 2026 fire.
An autopsy found 70 stab wounds, mainly to the head and neck.
Prosecutors say Revuckas attacked Morales during a truck-sale dispute and later confessed.
He remains in custody with a February 18, 2026 court appearance.

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