The Pregnant Chicago Woman Killed For Her Baby Was Distracted With A Photo Album, Prosecutors Say
From left: Peter Bobak, 40; Clarisa Figueroa, 46; and Desiree Figueroa, 24.
On April 23, the Figueroas allegedly lured Ochoa-Lopez to their home after she got out of high school under the guise of giving her free baby clothes and a stroller that had been offered in a Facebook group for pregnant mothers. When Ochoa-Lopez arrived, prosecutors say she was shown an album of photos of Clarisa’s late son. That's when Clarisa snuck up on Ochoa-Lopez and allegedly attempted to strangle her from behind with a cord.
Prosecutors say Ochoa-Lopez's gruesome death was the result of Clarisa's deep desire to raise another child after her own 20-year-old son, Xander, died of natural causes. Ochoa-Lopez first connected with her alleged killer in a Facebook group for expecting mothers, where Clarisa posted in February that she'd named her baby Xander and shared photos of a decorated nursery.The two first spoke after Clarisa asked the Facebook group in March,"Who is due in May where is the May mamas at," according to the court documents. The two then began communicating and Clarisa offered the free baby clothes and a stroller.
The mother and daughter now face charges of first-degree murder and aggravated battery on a child, and remain in custody.
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