In a shocking turn of events, Nedas Revuckas, who stands accused of the murder of a pregnant woman in Downers Grove, was found critically injured due to self-inflicted wounds while in custody. This development occurred shortly after his appearance in court on Thursday morning, according to local officials.

The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Revuckas is currently receiving medical treatment and remains in critical condition. The gravity of his injuries has added another layer of complexity to an already distressing case.

Revuckas has been charged with the murder of Eliza Morales, a crime that has shaken the community. Morales was reportedly attacked in her own home earlier this week, a tragedy that has left many in shock and mourning.

Authorities have indicated that Revuckas’s injuries are believed to be self-inflicted, raising questions about his mental state and the circumstances leading to this incident. As the investigation continues, the community awaits further details surrounding this harrowing case.

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The following is from an earlier report.

Wednesday’s hearing was postponed due to amount of evidence attorneys had to go through.

Nedas Revuckas, 19, showed no emotion during court as a judge ordered him to stay in jail.

During the hearing, the judge stated the suspect “poses a real threat” to the community.

Thursday morning, a video was in played in court showing the family’s Downers Grove apartment in flames.

Revuckas is accused of killing Eliza Morales and her unborn baby and then setting her apartment on fire.

Court records said Morales was stabbed 70 times.

Prosecutors said the suspect confessed to the attack, saying it stemmed from a vehicle the suspect intended to buy from Morales’ husband on Facebook Marketplace.

According to detectives, the suspect stated he was upset about the condition of the pickup truck and allegedly took out his frustrations on Morales.

Prosecutors said Morales told him she was pregnant during the attack.

Neither Morales’ husband nor her other daughter were home at the time of the attack.

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin gave an update on the investigation Thursday.

“There are a number of pieces of evidence, including the sexual assault kit that will be and have been already been sent to our crime lab,” Berlin said. “If they lead to additional charges that can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, we will certainly file those charges.”

“As a police chief, this is the worst call you can get. And immediately, once we started determining the circumstances that were involved, we knew that our top priority was to solve this case,” Downers Grove Police Chief Michael DeVries said. “I’m thankful that we have an outcome for Eliza, her family and her unborn child, and I’m hopeful that this provides a sense of peace for the family as they deal with this tragic situation.”

Revuckas is accused of stabbing the family’s dog, too.

“It’s unconscionable, an unconscionable level of violence,” Berlin said.

Revuckas works as a painter and does not have a previous criminal history, his public defender said.

Police are still looking for the murder weapon, as they sift through evidence.

Family members of the suspect were at Thursday’s hearing, but did not want to speak to media.

The suspect will be back in court on Feb. 18.

Funeral held Thursday

An emotional service was held Thursday, as Morales was laid to rest.

Family and friends of Morales chose to mourn in private as they said goodbye.

People gathered at American Muslim Cemetery in south suburban Lynwood for an afternoon funeral service.

Morales was five months pregnant, due to give birth to her second daughter in March.

Relatives say Morales worked in the payroll department at Lurie Children’s Hospital, and hoped to have more children with her husband, who was her high school sweetheart.

There are plans to have a memorial service on Sunday to once again remember her and her unborn child.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the victim’s family.