Authorities in Massachusetts have arrested the ex-boyfriend of an 18-year-old pregnant teenager who went missing earlier this month. Prosecutors say the suspect confessed to the crime and directed investigators to the victim’s body, bringing a tragic end to a case that has shaken the community.
The victim, identified as Kylee Monteiro, was reported missing on August 7. According to her family, she was 11 weeks pregnant at the time of her disappearance. Loved ones described her as a kind and vibrant young woman who was excited about becoming a mother, making the news of her death especially heartbreaking.
On Tuesday, police announced that they had arrested Gregory Groom, Monteiro’s former boyfriend. Groom, 19, was taken into custody and charged with murder after he allegedly admitted to killing Monteiro. Detectives say Groom subsequently led them to a wooded area where her body had been buried.
Authorities revealed chilling details about Monteiro’s final hours. On the night she was killed, the teen reportedly texted her sister to say she and Groom had been fighting. In a haunting message, she added: “If I die, it was Greg.” Prosecutors say the message has become a crucial piece of evidence in the investigation.
Law enforcement officials have not disclosed a motive but confirmed that Monteiro and Groom had a history of conflict. Investigators are still working to determine the circumstances that led to her death.
Monteiro’s family has been left devastated by the loss. Relatives shared that Kylee was looking forward to her future, both as a young adult and as a mother. Friends and neighbors have begun leaving flowers, candles, and notes of remembrance near her family’s home. A vigil is also being planned in her honor.
District Attorney’s Office representatives condemned the killing, calling it a “senseless act of violence that took the life of a young woman and her unborn child.” They praised the investigators for their swift actions and emphasized that Groom will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Groom is currently being held without bail and is expected to appear in court later this week. Prosecutors say additional charges may follow, given that Monteiro was pregnant at the time of her death.
The case has sparked outrage and sorrow throughout the community, with many expressing sympathy for Monteiro’s grieving family. Domestic violence advocates have also highlighted the tragedy as a reminder of the dangers victims face in abusive or volatile relationships, especially young women.
As the investigation continues, Monteiro’s loved ones are left mourning a life cut short far too soon. She is remembered as a daughter, sister, and friend who had her whole future ahead of her.
