Kylee Monteiro’s disappearance and death, allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend, highlights an unsettling truth for many women in unstable and abusive relationships: pregnancy can increase the risk for violence.

Remains were found in the search for Kylee Monteiro on Tuesday in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, and her boyfriend, Gregory Groom, is facing charges.

She always brought a smile into every room she walked into and her laugh was contagious,” said a former classmate of Kylee Monteiro.

Gregory Groom was charged in connection with the death of Kylee Monteiro, 18, who was 11 weeks pregnant with his child when she disappeared.

REHOBOTH, Mass. (WPRI) — The family of a missing 18-year-old woman from Rehoboth is holding a vigil this weekend. Kylee Monteiro’s sister told 12 News they will be gathering at 7 p.m. Saturday near the Gazebo at Redway Plain. The address is 401 Winthrop St., which is off Route 44.

The family of Kylee Monteiro will hold a vigil to spread awareness of the Massachusetts teenager's disappearance.

A 22-year-old man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend faced a judge Wednesday morning. Advertisement. About Our Ads