Chicago Woman Sentenced to 30 Years for Role in Killing Pregnant Teen

Desiree Figueroa admitted to aiding her mother in the 2019 murder of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez and the removal of her unborn child.

Desiree Figueroa, 29, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and received a 30-year sentence.
Her mother, Clarisa Figueroa, who orchestrated the crime, was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
The crime involved luring Ochoa-Lopez with the promise of free baby clothes before strangling her.
The baby, removed from Ochoa-Lopez's womb, survived briefly but later died.
Desiree expressed regret in court, acknowledging she could never fully apologize for her actions.