Atlantic County man admits killing pregnant girlfriend with baseball bat in horrifying NJ murder

⚖️ A Pleasantville man admits killing his pregnant girlfriend in a violent home attack.

⚖️ Prosecutors say the victim was beaten with a baseball bat in December 2024

💔 Friends remember the 25-year-old pregnant victim was excited about motherhood.

HAMILTON (Atlantic) – A 28-year-old Atlantic County man faces prison after admitting to brutally killing his pregnant girlfriend in their home.

On Tuesday, Boris Lainez-Rosales, of Pleasantville, pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Leslianette Quintana-Betancourt, also of Pleasantville.

Pleasantville man pleads guilty in deadly domestic violence case

In entering his plea, Lainez-Rosales admitted that on Dec. 2, 2024, he attacked the 25-year-old victim, who was his domestic partner, with a baseball bat.

Prosecutors will recommend a sentence of 30 years in state prison, without the possibility of parole.

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Pregnant Atlantic County victim remembered by loved ones

Quintana-Betancourt was mourned in an online memorial as a beloved sister, aunt, daughter and friend — “a sweet and kind young lady that had a laugh and smile that would brighten up a room.”

“You were so happy about becoming a mom and you were just happy about your new journey,” the same friend wrote of the victim.

Sentencing set in Atlantic County murder case

Lainez-Rosales was initially charged with murder, tampering with evidence and possession fo a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

He is scheduled for sentencing on July 31 before Superior Court Judge Joseph A. Levin.

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