Facebook Sale Turns Into HORRIFIC Massacre

A pregnant mother of a toddler was brutally stabbed 70 times in her own home by a 19-year-old who returned to her doorstep after a Facebook Marketplace truck sale, exposing the deadly dangers lurking in everyday online transactions that law enforcement has repeatedly warned families about.

Story Overview

Eliza Morales, 30 and pregnant, was stabbed approximately 70 times during a follow-up meeting for a Facebook Marketplace vehicle sale at her Downers Grove, Illinois apartment
Nedas Revuckas, 19, confessed to murdering Morales, stabbing the family dog, and setting the apartment on fire after claiming frustration over the condition of a 1994 Ford Ranger he purchased
The victim told her attacker she was pregnant during the assault, yet the violence continued, leaving behind a grieving husband and 2-year-old daughter
Revuckas faces first-degree murder, armed robbery, arson, and animal cruelty charges after police quickly located him at his girlfriend’s home with the victim’s truck and bloody evidence

Routine Sale Escalates to Horrific Violence

Eliza Morales welcomed Nedas Revuckas to her apartment building on a Monday evening around 5:30 p.m. to complete a Facebook Marketplace transaction. Gabriel Morales had listed the family’s 1994 Ford Ranger over the weekend, and Revuckas had already picked up the vehicle. Surveillance footage captured the buyer’s return for license plates and a bill of sale. Morales handed him a screwdriver to help with the plates. Within minutes, the routine exchange turned deadly. By 5:47 p.m., Revuckas had forced his way into the apartment and launched a savage attack that would claim two lives and traumatize an entire community.

Extreme Brutality Shocks Law Enforcement

Court documents reveal the horrifying extent of the violence inflicted on Eliza Morales. The pregnant mother suffered approximately 70 stab wounds to her head and neck, contradicting Revuckas’ initial claim of only 10 stabs. During the attack, Morales told her assailant she was pregnant, a revelation that failed to stop the brutality. Revuckas also stabbed the family’s pit bull mix between the eyes before setting the apartment ablaze in an apparent effort to destroy evidence. First responders arrived at 6:09 p.m. to find Morales dead and the apartment engulfed in flames. The injured dog managed to escape and received emergency veterinary care.

Swift Arrest Following Evidence Trail

Downers Grove Police Department investigators quickly connected the crime to the Facebook Marketplace sale. Officers located Revuckas at his girlfriend’s home shortly after the murder, identifying him through the Ford Ranger parked in the driveway. Confronted with evidence including bloody clothing, Revuckas initially denied involvement before confessing to the murder, arson, and additional crimes. He told authorities his frustration over the truck’s condition motivated the robbery attempt that spiraled into murder. DuPage County prosecutors charged him with first-degree murder, armed robbery, arson, animal cruelty, and other felonies. He remains held in DuPage County Jail awaiting trial.

Family Left Devastated by Senseless Loss

Gabriel Morales now faces life without his wife and the unborn child she carried. The grieving widower must raise their 2-year-old daughter alone, telling reporters he will spend the rest of his life missing Eliza. Family members including mother-in-law Angelica Silva described the crime as “pure evil,” struggling to comprehend how a simple vehicle sale could end in such tragedy. The family held a vigil Wednesday evening, drawing community support. A GoFundMe campaign established to help with funeral expenses and support for the toddler has raised over $30,000 toward a $40,000 goal, with contributors expressing that even in darkness, compassion persists.

Online Marketplace Safety Concerns Resurface

This tragedy underscores the persistent dangers of Facebook Marketplace transactions, where approximately one billion listings circulate annually across the United States. Law enforcement agencies have documented numerous violent crimes tied to online sales meetups, including robberies and stabbings during vehicle transactions. The Morales murder highlights how even follow-up meetings in familiar locations can turn deadly. This case represents a particularly egregious example of violence stemming from buyer’s remorse, where frustration over a purchase escalated to murder. Authorities consistently recommend conducting online sales exchanges in public locations, preferably at police stations that designate safe transaction zones, and never allowing strangers into private residences for any reason.