Maria Lauterbach Dead
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.1
Fast Facts
- Age at death: 20
- Occupation: Marine Corporal
- Previous coworker of Laurean
- 8 months pregnant at time of death
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.2
A Possible Motive
According to Agence France-Presse, Laurean claimed to be in love with Lauterbach.2 Additionally, in April 2007, Lauterbach had filed a rape charge against Laurean with military authorities.3
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