WRAL.com archive: Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach slaying

Marine Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, 20, went missing on Dec. 14, 2007, from Jacksonville, where she was stationed at Camp Lejeune. She was 8½ months pregnant at the time.

A fellow Marine in her unit, Cpl. Cesar Armando Laurean, 21, was charged with first-degree murder after authorities found the charred remains of Lauterbach and her unborn child in his back yard. Lauterbach told military authorities that Laurean raped her in April 2007.

Laurean was arrested in Mexico on April 10, 2008, after three months on the run.

Latest Stories:

• Accused Marine's wife visiting him in Mexican jail
• DA: Accused Marine might remain in Mexico
• Sheriff: Laurean could return to N.C. next week
• Man charged with stealing DA's files in slain Marine case
• Warrants: Fugitive Marine, wife were in close contact

Latest Videos:

• Warrants: Fugitive Marine, wife were in close contact
• Seized Computer Helped Lead to Fugitive Marine's Capture
• WRAL Interview With Onslow County DA
• Authorities Discuss Fugitive Marine's Capture
• Fugitive Marine Captured in Mexico

Other Links:

• Key Dates in the Case of Marine Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach
• Image Gallery: Lauterbach Crime Scene Photos
• Image Gallery: Slain Pregnant Marine Homicide Case
• Map of Marine Cpl. Cesar A. Laurean's Home
• Jan. 7 Search Warrant in Lauterbach Disappearance
• Jan. 12 Search Warrant in Lauterbach Disappearance