Maria Frances Lauterbach was reported missing on December 18, 2007, from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Officials discovered Lauterbach's dead body in January 2008. Her body was found burned and buried in a fire pit in the back yard of Cesar Armando Laurean. Lauterbach was eight months pregnant at the time of her death.ABC News: Three Month Manhunt for Fugitive Marine Ends in Mexico (April 11, 2008)
Suspect Arrested
Laurean, the prime suspect in the murder, was captured in San Juan de Vina, Mexico, on April 10, 2008, following a massive manhunt.AFP: US Marine Suspected of Murder Arrested in Mexico: Ambassador (April 11, 2008)
A Possible Motive
According to Agence France-Presse, Laurean claimed to be in love with Lauterbach.AFP: US Marine Suspected of Murder Arrested in Mexico: Ambassador (April 11, 2008) Additionally, in April 2007, Lauterbach had filed a rape charge against Laurean with military authorities.The New York Times: Reward Posted in Hunt for Marine (January 14, 2008)
Maria Lauterbach Dead Video and Media
MSNBC.com: Sheriff says pregnant missing Marine is dead
<iframe height="339" width="425" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/22610466#22610466" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> CNN: Video: Police: Mom told us pregnant Marine is a 'compulsive liar' (Time: 3:12)
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References
Fast Facts
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Age at death
20
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Occupation
Marine Corporal
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Fact:
Previous coworker of Laurean
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Fact:
8 months pregnant at time of death
