Marlen Ochoa-Lopez death: Mother, daughter charged with murder in baby's death

Thursday, July 18, 2019
CHICAGO -- Two women charged in the death of murdered pregnant teen mom, Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, have also been charged in the death of her son.

Clarissa Figueroa and her daughter Desiree are facing first degree murder charges for allegedly killing 19-year-old Ochoa-Lopez, who was 9 months pregnant.
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Prosecutors said Clarisa lured 19-year-old Ochoa-Lopez to her Southwest Side home with the promise of free baby clothes, then allegedly killed the young woman with the help of her daughter Desiree and removed Ochoa-Lopez's baby from her womb.

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Ochoa-Lopez's baby Yovanny suffered severe brain damage and died in the hospital in June.

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Clarissa Figueroa's boyfriend, Piotr Bobak, is charged with covering it up but maintains his innocence.
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The pair's next court appearance in bond court is scheduled for July 26th.

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