A Chicago woman who helped her mother kill a pregnant teenager and cut her baby from her womb learned her fate on Thursday.
Desiree Figueroa, 29, agreed to testify against her mother, Clarissa Figueroa, in exchange for a reduced sentence. In 2019, the pair lured 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez to their home under the pretense of offering free baby clothes. Prosecutors say they strangled Ochoa-Lopez, cut her baby from her body, and placed the young woman in a garbage can outside.Clarissa then claimed the baby as her own. The baby lived for two months.
Last month, Clarissa received a 50-year sentence, while Desiree received 30 years on Thursday. However, the family of Ochoa-Lopez believes the punishment is insufficient given the gravity of the crime.The victim's husband, in a statement, said he could not face Desiree in court, calling her a monster. Instead, a victim’s statement was read in court.
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