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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Craig Hoyle

Teen accused of killing pregnant mother with over 70 stab wounds is back behind bars after suicide attempt, officials say

The teenager accused of stabbing a pregnant mother more than 70 times, leading to her death, is back behind bars after he attempted to take his own life, authorities have said.

Eliza ‘Nicky’ Morales, 30, was home alone in Downers Grove and cooking dinner when her alleged attacker knocked on the door, responding to an online advertisement for a pickup truck posted by her husband, Gabriel Morales.

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