Teen Arrested for Stabbing Pregnant Woman 70 Times Attempts to Nap in Police Cruiser: Shocking Crime Unfolds

In a harrowing case from Illinois, a teenager is charged with the brutal murder of a pregnant woman, whom he allegedly stabbed over 70 times before setting her on fire and attacking her dog. Witnesses describe the 19-year-old suspect, Nedas Revuckas, as disturbingly calm shortly after the incident, even attempting to nap in the police car en route to jail.

This week, Revuckas entered a plea of not guilty in court regarding the murder of 30-year-old Eliza Morales and her unborn child, which occurred on January 26 in Downers Grove, a suburb of Chicago.

According to authorities, Morales, who was five months pregnant, was savagely attacked in her apartment, which was subsequently set ablaze. The motive behind this gruesome act appears to be linked to a dispute over a Facebook Marketplace transaction.

Prosecutors reveal that Revuckas was dissatisfied after purchasing a red 1994 Ford Ranger pickup truck from Morales’ husband, which led to his alleged violent outburst.

The attack stemmed from a Facebook Marketplace transaction. Revuckas was allegedly upset after purchasing a red 1994 Ford Ranger pickup truck listed by Morales’ husband and was upset about the condition of the vehicle, prosecutors said. 

He arranged to meet at the couple’s apartment building to return the license plates and obtain a bill of sale, Fox Chicago reported. 

During the attack, Revuckas also stabbed the family dog between the eyes, prosecutors said. Surveillance video showed him meeting Morales, who was seen at one point handing Revuckas a screwdriver. 

He entered the building with a screwdriver in his hand behind his back about five minutes later, and video shows the door to the Morales’ unit opening and closing during what investigators say appeared to be a struggle inside.

Nedas Revuckas, 19, appeared calm and relaxed hours after allegedly stabbing a pregnant woman more than 70 times and setting her apartment on fire.  (Downers Grove Police Department via WFLD)

Police bodycam video shows the teen hours after the killing when officers arrived at his home. During a conversation with authorities, he appeared calm while speaking with officers. He was seen speaking in a calm manner and not being aggressive or scared.  

He initially claimed that he didn’t go inside Morales’ apartment. 

“I didn’t go past the dining room table,” he told police with his hands on his hips, according to the video. 

He later confessed to the killing, prosecutors said. 

Revuckas said the car he purchased for $1,600 had “somewhat” been working fine. He said he wasn’t aware of a fire at the apartment and that the dog “was fine.”

“It kind of sat in the corner,” he said of the pet. 

Eliza Morales and her family (GoFundMe)

Following his arrest, Revuckas was seated in the back of a police cruiser, where he appeared to be sleepy. 

“Are you able to tell me what this is about,” he asked. 

At one point, he kicked his feet up and attempted to take a nap. 

The teen faces several charges, including first-degree murder, intentional homicide of an unborn child, animal cruelty, armed robbery and arson.

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