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Teen Charged with Pregnant Woman's Brutal Murder in Illinois

2/1/2026

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Revuckas Charged Murder

Nedas Revuckas, 19, is charged with the murder of Eliza Morales, a pregnant woman, in Downers Grove, Illinois, after allegedly stabbing her 70 times and setting her apartment on fire.
The attack reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a malfunctioning truck purchased from Morales' husband.
Revuckas is in critical condition from self-inflicted injuries while in custody, and prosecutors plan to seek a life sentence due to the crime's violent nature.
Morales, who was five months pregnant, was laid to rest following a funeral attended by family and friends.
Revuckas is scheduled for arraignment on February 18.

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Casper-Leinenkugel Charged Murder

Gudrun Linda Jean Casper-Leinenkugel of Henderson County faces multiple first-degree murder charges linked to two deaths, including her daughter's.
Authorities allege she poisoned her daughter, Leela Jean Livis, and was involved in the 2007 death of Michael Schmidt.
Investigators say the Thanksgiving 2025 gathering involved wine laced with acetonitrile, which converts to cyanide.
Casper-Leinenkugel was arrested on January 16 and is presumed innocent.
Investigators from multiple agencies continue the investigation.

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Revuckas Charged Murder

Nedas Revuckas, 19, is charged with the murder of Eliza Morales, a pregnant woman, in Downers Grove, Illinois, after allegedly stabbing her 70 times and setting her apartment on fire.
The attack reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a malfunctioning truck purchased from Morales' husband.
Revuckas is in critical condition from self-inflicted injuries while in custody, and prosecutors plan to seek a life sentence due to the crime's violent nature.
Morales, who was five months pregnant, was laid to rest following a funeral attended by family and friends.
Revuckas is scheduled for arraignment on February 18.

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