Kimberly Park, sister of Michigan mother-to-be Rebecca Park, will no longer face criminal charges related to her sister’s tragic death, authorities confirmed recently, though the investigation into the case is far from over. Rebecca, 22, was found in the Manistee National Forest in November 2025, her body showing evidence that her unborn child had been forcibly removed. The shocking discovery drew national attention and led to the arrest of multiple individuals connected to the case.
Kimberly had been charged with tampering with evidence, lying to a police officer, and filing a false report after police alleged that she provided misleading statements regarding her sister’s whereabouts on the night Rebecca disappeared. Additionally, she reportedly told law enforcement that Rebecca’s boyfriend at the time, Richard Falor, had been involved in the death. According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by PEOPLE, Kimberly claimed Falor told her he had killed Rebecca and that “something went wrong while trying to cut the baby out of Rebecca.” Falor has not been named a suspect and has not faced any charges in connection with the case.
Authorities initially arrested Kimberly just hours after Rebecca’s body was discovered, booking her into custody with a bail set at $750,000. She was released a week later when her bail was reduced to $5,000 and placed under house arrest with electronic monitoring. Throughout this period, law enforcement and prosecutors emphasized that Kimberly’s involvement was under scrutiny because of her statements to police, not because of direct evidence linking her to the murder.
Meanwhile, the investigation pointed toward Rebecca’s biological mother and stepfather, Cortney and Bradly Bartholomew, as the primary suspects in the homicide. Wexford County Prosecutor Johanna Carey alleged that the couple murdered Rebecca while she was still alive and forcibly removed her unborn child, describing the crime as “evil personified.” According to the affidavit, Rebecca had been lured to the Bartholomews’ home on November 3, 2025, under the pretense of receiving an inheritance check from a deceased relative.
The Bartholomews now face an extensive list of charges, including first-degree murder, felony murder, torture, conspiracy to commit torture, assault on a pregnant individual causing miscarriage or stillbirth, and conspiracy to commit assault on a pregnant individual causing miscarriage or stillbirth. Each of these charges carries the potential for life imprisonment. Additionally, they are charged with unlawful imprisonment and removal of a dead body. Prosecutors allege that the couple attempted to take Rebecca’s unborn child because Bradly could not legally adopt due to his status as a registered sex offender.
As for Kimberly, the dismissal of her charges was made without prejudice, meaning the case against her could be reopened at any point if new evidence emerges. Her charges were primarily connected to allegedly false statements and accusations she made to authorities during the investigation, rather than direct participation in the murder. This allows investigators to keep the option open should her testimony or actions prove pivotal in the ongoing prosecution of the Bartholomews.
The proceedings for Cortney and Bradly Bartholomew are currently paused as courts determine their competency to stand trial. Meanwhile, law enforcement continues to gather evidence and coordinate across multiple agencies to ensure a thorough case. The tragic murder of Rebecca Park, along with the circumstances surrounding her unborn child, remains one of Michigan’s most harrowing and closely watched family homicide cases, highlighting both the shocking cruelty of the alleged perpetrators and the complex web of family dynamics and deception that surrounded the crime.
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