Shocking details alleged in Heidi Broussard, baby Margot kidnapping case

The young mom was found strangled to death last month. Her baby was found alive.

ByEmily Shapiro, Sabina Ghebremedhin, and Kaylee Hartung

January 6, 2020, 5:42 PM

Newly released court documents allege shocking details surrounding the case of slain Austin, Texas, mom Heidi Broussard and her friend, Magen Fieramusca, who was charged with kidnapping.

Broussard, 33, and her infant daughter, Margot, had been missing for a week when Broussard was discovered strangled to death near Houston on Dec. 19, according to officials.

Margot was found alive and was reunited with her family, while Fieramusca was arrested for kidnapping.

PHOTO: Magen Fieramusca was charged with tampering with a human corpse and kidnapping. — Magen Fieramusca was charged with tampering with a human corpse and kidnapping.
Harris County Sheriff's Dept.

MORE: Missing baby Margot reunites with dad after mom's murder

Top Stories

5 takeaways from historic Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claim

Apr 25, 4:06 PM

Could a president stage a coup? And 9 more key moments from Trump's immunity hearing

Apr 25, 3:18 PM

Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and non-college degree workers

Apr 25, 7:51 PM

Ex-official told investigators Trump had 'no standing declassification order'

Apr 25, 6:55 PM

What witnesses said about Trump's handling of classified info while president

Apr 24, 4:58 PM

ABC News Live

ABC News Live

24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events