Facebook Sale MASSACRE — Pregnant Mom Stabbed 70 Times

A pregnant mother’s simple online sale of a family truck turned into a nightmare of unimaginable brutality, exposing yet another deadly consequence of Americans conducting everyday transactions without adequate protection in an increasingly dangerous society.

Story Snapshot

30-year-old pregnant Eliza Morales stabbed 70 times during Facebook Marketplace follow-up meeting in Downers Grove, Illinois
19-year-old buyer Nedas Revuckas allegedly murdered Morales, killed family dog, and set apartment on fire after expressing frustration over truck condition
Suspect confessed to murder, armed robbery, and arson after police found him via purchased vehicle; now faces multiple felony charges
Tragedy leaves 2-year-old daughter without mother and unborn sibling, highlighting dangers of unregulated online marketplace transactions

Routine Sale Turns Fatal at Apartment Door

Eliza Morales welcomed Nedas Revuckas to her Downers Grove apartment Monday evening to complete paperwork for a 1994 Ford Ranger her husband Gabriel had sold over the weekend through Facebook Marketplace. Surveillance footage captured Revuckas arriving around 5:30 p.m. for what should have been a simple exchange of license plates and a bill of sale. Within seventeen minutes, the 30-year-old expectant mother lay dead from approximately 70 stab wounds, her family’s dog critically injured, and her apartment engulfed in flames. This horrific escalation from a routine transaction underscores the vulnerability Americans face when conducting business through unvetted online platforms.

Suspect’s Alleged Rage Over Vehicle Condition

Court documents reveal Revuckas allegedly attacked Morales in a robbery attempt driven by frustration over the truck’s condition after purchase. The 19-year-old Westmont resident stabbed the pregnant woman repeatedly despite her informing him of her pregnancy during the assault. He then turned the weapon on the family’s pit bull mix, stabbing the dog between the eyes before setting the apartment ablaze in an apparent cover-up attempt. First responders arriving at 6:09 p.m. discovered Morales dead with extensive head and neck wounds amid the burning residence. The dog escaped but required hospitalization. This senseless brutality over a used vehicle transaction represents the kind of lawlessness that leaves law-abiding families defenseless in their own homes.

Swift Arrest Following Evidence Trail

Downers Grove Police rapidly identified Revuckas through the purchased Ford Ranger found in his girlfriend’s driveway shortly after the crime. Officers discovered bloody clothing and secured a confession in which the suspect admitted to the murder, arson, and assault on the animal. Prosecutors charged him with first-degree murder, armed robbery, arson, animal cruelty, and multiple other felonies. He remains held in DuPage County Jail. During Thursday’s court appearance, Revuckas was denied pretrial release. Reports indicate he sustained critical injuries while in custody following the hearing, though details remain unclear. The swift investigative work demonstrates effective law enforcement response, yet cannot undo the irreversible devastation inflicted on an innocent family.

Family Left Shattered, Community Rallies Support

Gabriel Morales now faces raising the couple’s 2-year-old daughter alone while grieving the loss of his wife and unborn child. He told reporters he will spend the rest of his life missing Eliza. Mother-in-law Angelica Silva described the crime as “pure evil,” while family members committed to raising the toddler as Eliza would have wanted. The community responded with a Wednesday vigil and a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $30,000 toward a $40,000 goal for funeral expenses and the surviving child’s care. Online fundraising messages reflected gratitude for support during unimaginable darkness, yet no amount of community compassion can restore what this family lost to senseless violence.

This tragedy exposes the growing risks Americans accept when using platforms like Facebook Marketplace, which facilitates roughly one billion listings annually with minimal safety protocols. While law enforcement recommends public meeting locations for transactions, many exchanges require follow-up visits or home delivery for vehicle transfers and similar items. The Morales family took reasonable steps by conducting initial business over the weekend, yet the follow-up meeting at their residence proved fatal. This case illustrates how everyday commerce has become fraught with danger when criminals exploit trust and access to commit heinous acts. Families deserve better protection than vague platform guidelines when conducting legitimate business in what should be safe communities.