Woman is jailed for 50 years for murdering heavily pregnant teen, 19, by luring her into her home and then cutting baby from her abdomen.

A woman dubbed the 'Womb Raider' who teamed up with her daughter and brutally murdered a Chicago teenager before cutting her baby from her abdomen, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Clarisa Figueroa, 51, received the sentence in a Cook County courtroom Tuesday, April 16 after she pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the 2019 killing of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez who was lured to Figueroa's home by the promise of free baby clothes. , according to ABC 7.

“The loss of my daughter’s life is something I will never overcome,” Ochoa-Lopez’s mother, Raquel Uriostegui, wrote in her statement, the outlet reported. Yovanny Lopez, Ochoa-Lopez’s husband and father of their older son and of the baby killed by the mother-daughter duo, wrote, “Your punishment will never be enough because my son will never be able to hug his mother ever!” “I lost my family, and that will always stay with me,” the grieving father said in tears outside the courtroom following the sentencing. Along with the help of her daughter, Desiree Figueroa, 29, the two murderous women lured the young mother to the Figueroa family’s home with the promise of free clothes for her unborn baby.

Ochoa-Lopez had been to the home on April 1, 2019, and left unharmed. However, on April 23, the deadly pair carried out their sinister plot.

Desiree had been showing the nine-month-pregnant teen mom a photo album of her adult brother, who had recently died. While viewing the album, Clarisa came up behind her and strangled her to death with a cable, according to prosecutors. Clarisa then ordered her daughter to get a butcher’s knife, and she cut the baby from Ochoa-Lopez’s womb. After they removed the child, the two wrapped the slain mother’s body in plastic and dumped it in a garbage can outside their home with the help of her daughter.

Clarisa then called 911, trying to pass off the baby as her own, and told the operator that her newborn was not breathing. Ochoa-Lopez’s son died two months later after suffering severe brain damage. Police uncovered the unsettling bed of lies after investigating Ochoa-Lopez’s husband reported her missing the day after she was killed.

Discovering the mother had gone missing after visiting Figueroas’ home, police began suspecting foul play was involved. Two weeks later, police found Ochoa-Lopez’s car park near the mother and daughter’s Chicago home. Detectives discovered her decomposing body inside the trash container. A DNA test later confirmed the baby Clarisa was trying to pass off as her newborn was Ochoa-Lopez’s. Authorities said not long after Clarisa’s adult son died of natural causes, she began lying to her family that she was pregnant despite having her fallopian tubes tied years earlier. For months, she posted an ultrasound and photos of a nursery on her Facebook page while plotting to acquire a newborn by any means necessary. Investigators found that Clarisa had been in connect with Ochoa-Lopez on a Facebook page for pregnant women since March 2019. Desiree Figueroa was given a lighter sentence of 30 years for first-degree murder after she agreed to testify against her mother as part of the plea deal. Clarisa’s boyfriend, Piotr Bobak, who helped clean up the crime scene, was sentenced to four years in prison last year after pleading guilty to concealing the murder.

YouTuber Logan Paul expecting baby with model girlfriend Nina Adgal

 

YouTube star, Logan Paul is expecting a baby with his fiancée, Nina Agdal.

He made the revelation revealed via Instagram on Monday, April 15.

“Another Paul coming this Fall 👶🏼 ,” the couple captioned the joint pregnancy reveal.

 

The model gave a glimpse of her baby bump in the photo as she kissed her partner while Paul, 29, held sonogram shots toward the camera.

Logan who is a professional wrestler, shared the same photos to his Story, writing that his and Agdal’s “next chapter will be very special.”

On her own Story, Agdal referred to herself and Paul as “mom and dad,” and gushed about meeting her “little best friend” soon.

The pair got engaged in Lake Como, Italy, last year.

Emily VanCamp Actress, Josh Bowman are engaged; shares ring pic on IG

Emily VanCamp announces the engagement with a coy photo on Instagram.

Destination Weddings 7 fascinating places to have the ceremony of your dream

Seven spectacular destinations for the fairytale wedding you've always desired.

Believe it or not, several couples would rather have unconventional weddings instead of the 'traditional' ceremonies we all grew to know.

More people are subscribing to the idea of wedding at the beach, a garden, resort, out of the country and with only few people in attendance.

For the couple considering the possibility of a destination wedding, i.e a wedding that happens at least 100 miles from where the bride currently lives, there are many locations within Africa to choose from but the seven listed below provide the most spectacular sceneries and exciting possibilities.

1. Zanzibar

Zanzibar aka spice island  is a tropical island located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania. With powdery white sand beaches and turquoise blue waters, Zanzibar is place of magic, sunny days and romantic nights under the star-sprinkled night clouds.

With its lovely blend of African and Arabian feels, you can also be sure of a perfect honeymoon out there.

An alternative in Tanzania is the Ngorongoro Crater.

This could be you out there in Mauritius (Travelstart)

2. Kenya

Kenya isn’t just about the safari and the wildlife, though that could be a pull for brides who want a ceremony close to mother nature.

The country has an amazing selection of wedding venues that will suit your nuptial dreams. Apart from the capital, Nairobi, there is 'Hemingways Watamu' and the 'Maasai Maraa' among many other options.

A wedding in Kenya 

3. Mauritius

Mauritius is recognized as one of the top honeymoon destinations for wedded couples. But the country is just as ideal for weddings as it is for honeymoons.

The tropical island is known for its palm trees, white sandy beaches, blue lagoons and coral reefs. An idyllic colourful wedding by the beach has never sounded so tempting.

Get all the best of the destination at your wedding 

4. Madagascar

Much like Mauritius, Madagascar is also known for its lush greenery, beaches and other things that’ll draw in the adventurous couple who desire a ceremony away from home.

You also do not need to leave the country for your honeymoon.  Madagascar is a haven for honeymooners, too!

5. Seychelles

This destination also provides you a naturally romantic and unspoilt surrounding of pristine beaches, calm warm waters and year-round sunshine.

It is the perfect location for a truly beautiful wedding abroad.

Agbani Darego got married in Morocco, 2017 

6. Morocco

Whether you choose Casablanca, or you decide to be like Agbani Darego and choose Marakkech instead, you can be sure of getting a completely delightful ceremony out there in Morocco.

Luxury hotels, villas, quaint castles and mansions, camel rides… all the works.

Morocco is a destination to be at.

Even David Beckham had to visit this terrific place with his wife, Victoria and friends as he celebrated his 40th birthday.

Morocco will present you with a whole new world... (The Wedding Location)

  David and Victoria Beckham loving up at the same venue where Agbani's wedding held 

7. Banjul

Banjul is the capital city of The Gambia. It has grown in reputation as one of the best destinations for wedding ceremonies because of the beautiful resorts and scenic beaches, accommodating people and loads of friendly deals in place for weedings and honeymoons.

In conclusion, bear in mind as you plan for this breathtaking experience with the love of your life that according to The Africa Channel, “the best months for weddings in Africa are September through November (springtime) and December through March (summertime), when the continent experiences a burst of flowers in bloom, an abundance of wildlife, warm nights and breezy beaches.”

Now go forth into that fairy tale you’ve always wanted.

These huge, amazing wedding cakes will 'wow' you

Even more amazingly, they taste better than they look. Can you beat that?!

Most brides and grooms desire ceremonies that’ll linger in their memories for years and years to come.

The sort of ceremony that’ll be sparkly, fun, beautiful, colourful and every other word bright and happy.

A cake company is making this fairytale come alive for many couple out there in Indonesia.

The family-run Le Novelle Cake Company produces some of the most breathtaking cake designs you’ll ever find anywhere in the world.

La Novelle Company of Indonesia designs these wonders 

The pastries they create are not just edible delights, they are also majestic pieces of art… nine-tiered Japanese pagodas, fairytale castles of sweetness, cathedrals, etc – in as much as the couple can afford them, as each of these cakes range from £4,000 to £400,000.

Here is another wonder design from the company 

The grand cakes, lots of which are beset with real electric lights, usually come off looking like something straight out of a Disney film.

According to Tiffany Riyadi, whose parents Susanti Sunardjie and Ricky Riyadi founded the company, “We have to transport the cakes in parts.

Tiffany Riyadi and her parents Susanti Sunardjie and Ricky Riyadi 

“Usually we need two trucks to carry a structural cake. Otherwise they won't fit through a normal car door.

“Most of our clients are truly astonished and happy. The photos do not show the true scale and enormity of the cake themselves. Lots of our clients are surprised at how large they are.

The reactions from their customers are always amazing, they say 

"Their reactions make us very proud. I love how we can make a work of art that wows people and make their wedding day even more special.”

She also adds that each cake usually takes one month to complete, with the most complicated one to date taking more than 9,000 hours to finish.

This bride's sensational dance to 'Cheap Thrills' is the coolest ever!

Who wants a boring, uneventful wedding ceremony? No one? We thought so.

Because 'boring' is disgusting and unwanted, a certain Indian bride tossed it and brought some thrills to her big day by vibing to Sia's monster jam, 'Cheap Thrills' moments before the ceremony started.

Cheap Thrills and too much sauce from this bride 

Alongside her bridesmaid, the unnamed bride whose ceremony was held in Thailand teamed up with her bridesmaids and they turned her makeup and costume session to a jolly party that has now pleasantly gripped the attention of the Internet.

Bride and her crew vibing to 'Cheap Thrills' (Youtube)

At the time of publishing this story, the clip, published on Youtube by CoolBluez photography already has almost 3.3million views just few days after it was shared on the platform.

Years after Lady slid into the DM to seize the bae of her choice, they get married (photos)

Kiyomi‏ (@jkiyomi on twitter) revealed that she and her husband met five and a half years ago on twitter. Taking charge of her feelings, she sent a direct message asking him to text her. The rest is history, as they have now tied the knot. See more photos after the cut...

Banky W, Adesua Etomi Don Jazzy reacts to couple's engagement and it's hilarious!

The duo who jointly broke the news on Instagram today, May 3, 2017 are currently on set of the "Wedding Party2".

Music producer Don Jazzy is happy for celebrity couple on the block Banky W and Adesua Etomi!

The duo who jointly broke the news on Instagram today, May 3, 2017 are currently on set of the "Wedding Party2".

Don Jazzy in says he's next but only after he acts a movie.
"Kai. Aye mi te mi ba mi. Maybe I need to act first. Who wee act film with me now ooo?"

Writing a lengthy post on love, relationship, friendship and marriage the singer said Adesua finally agreed to be his wife in February this year.

Adesua meanwhile disclosed that they started dating a year and a half after they met.

The couple kicked off relationship on set of "Wedding Party" and had been friends for a year and a half.

Nuptials You need to see this bridesmaid dropping bars at her friends' ceremony

She knows their love story really well, and she also has a gift for telling the story with seriously awesome rhymes.

A new video on YouTube shows a bridesmaid named Katie performing a five-minute version of Eminem's 'The Real Slim Shady' in her own creative way.

When Katie’s friends, Jess and Trevor wedded a while back, the bridesmaid composed her own lines to the Eminem jam, using the lyrics to narrate the couple’s love story.

Wedding website, Bride says “Katie proved that not only does she know Jess and Trevor's love story really well, but she also has a gift for telling said story with seriously awesome rhymes.

Here's how she told the story of their proposal: ‘On April 1st they pulled a prank we never would forget, fooled us all with a fake proposal at sunset.

‘We shot him a death glare, but as we started to stare, we saw a small box—what was in there? OMG, Trevor got on one knee, pulled out a ring and said, 'Jess will you marry me?' "

Pippa Middleton How world-famous bridesmaid will dress on her big day

A sneak peek into what Pippa's bridal look will be...

Pippa Middleton is only weeks away from walking down the aisle with James Matthews and we are just so eager to see how the day pans out.

The wedding has been at the church the bride attended as a kid and the reception will hold at the bride’s parents’ 18-acre Georgian manor home.

But what will the bride look like on the big day?

Giles Deacon is being tipped as the designer to bring Pippa’s dream dress to life but of course everything is still being kept under wraps.

Because we can’t wait to get a sneak peek though, here are five likely designs Pippa will pick from, as predicted by some of the biggest names in Bridal collections in the world now.

1. Ben De Lisi

The New York designer thinks Pippa will choose tradition over trend. His sketch shows a gorgeous dress, that is fitted at the waist but otherwise flows. Made of silk crepe, it will be finished with French lace on the neckline and three-quarter length sleeves.

Pippa Middleton's likely wedding dress by Ben De Lisi 

2. Monique Lhuillier

Monique's dress for Pippa embodies romance and sensuality, fitting for the bride's youth and beauty.

The sketch shows a glamorous fishtail dress with long sleeves, and a daring open back. The cathedral veil adds to the theatrical bridal look.

Pippa Middleton's likely wedding dress as predicted by Monique Lhuillier 

Pippa Middleton's likely wedding dress as predicted by Jacques Azagury

3. Jacques Azagury

The couture designer is imagining an empire-line wedding dress that will make Pippa look even taller than she is.

The designer has sketched a dress that perfectly complements Pippa's shape – a silk crepe gown that features long sleeves and a sweeping veil.

Pippa Middleton's likely wedding dress as predicted by Rosa Clará (Hello Magazine)

4. Rosa Clará

The Spanish designer feels Pippa will wear a modern design featuring a georgette silhouette, a round neckline and elegant long sleeves.

Pippa Middleton's likely wedding dress as predicted by Stéphane Rolland 

5. Stéphane Rolland

Pippa's dress will most likely be made of white taffeta, featuring a silk crepe bodice, would be studded with crystals and pearls, according to Rolland.

For Brides Why a wedding diet isn't necessary

Concentrate your energy on other things, dear bride, you are amazing just the way you are.

If there is anything brides can easily associate with wedding planning, it is stress.

Both the brides, their wedding planners if they hired any, their close friends, mother and basically everyone involved in the wedding planning process fusses over every tiny detail.

And as it appears one extra detail brides are looking at is their weight.

Losing pre-wedding weight seems to be a thing with some brides and actually it is an unnecessary thing to fuss about.

Losing prewedding weight might be a another stress you shouldn't be adding to the ones you already have (BET)

Here are three reasons why:

1. There is a dress for everyone

Wedding gowns come in all forms and variations and there is something everyday for shape body, size and form. There is surely one to make you look like a queen on your big day.

2. Extra stress

As it has been pointed out above, there is enough stress associated with planning a wedding already without having to add further to it.

Concentrate your energy on other things, dear bride, you are amazing just the way you are.

Your fiancee loves just the way you are 

3. Your fiancée is not complaining

Another reason why weight loss should not bother you as a wedding headache is because your groom does not mind, really.

The reason why you are here preparing for a wedding is because you both agreed to it, right? And of course, he agreed because he thinks you are absolutely gorgeous. He likes what he sees, come on bride, stop stressing yourself unnecessarily.

If your wedding day is going to be the super cool ceremony you want, you have several stuff to stress about. And your weight seems not to be one of them.

Nuptials This is the most magical wedding you might ever see

This is exactly the breathtaking result you get for modelling your ceremony after Harry Potter!

Cindy and Matt are a gorgeous couple whose wedding ceremony ticks all the boxes for what a true fairy tale should be like.

The pair met at the University of California, Los Angeles after a mutual friend introduced them and one year after they were already in love and bound by a love so strong.

The wedding party looked dark, gloomy and... stunning 

The bride, a calligrapher and user interface designer is an avid Harry Potter fan and convinced the groom to let them have an Harry-Potter-themed ceremony even though the groom had not read or seen anything on Harry Potter at the time.

How about this reception set up?! (Nirav Patel/Martha Stewart Weddings)

This guest would have looked juat at home in Hogwarts! 

Matt agreed to his sweetheart’s desire and their stunning pictures testify to how great that decision was.