A pregnant Maryland woman survived four days of torture as her attacker systematically tried to cut her unborn baby from her womb, exposing the horrific reality of fetal abduction crimes that rarely receive adequate media attention.
Story Snapshot
- Teka Adams was lured to an apartment with promises of free baby supplies in 2009
- Veronica Deramous held her captive for four days, repeatedly slicing her abdomen to steal the fetus
- Adams escaped while holding her exposed organs and gave birth to healthy daughter “Miracle Sky”
- Deramous pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and became eligible for parole in 2022
Four Days of Unthinkable Horror
Teka Adams, nine months pregnant in 2009, responded to what seemed like a generous offer from Veronica Deramous for free baby supplies. Upon arriving at Deramous’ Maryland apartment, Adams was immediately attacked with an iron poker and restrained. What followed was four days of systematic torture as Deramous used knives and box cutters to repeatedly slice open Adams’ abdomen in a deranged attempt to extract the unborn child.
Victim’s Miraculous Survival Against All Odds
Despite excruciating pain and life-threatening injuries, Adams remained conscious throughout the ordeal. Her survival instincts and determination to protect her unborn child kept her fighting for life. When Deramous panicked and began cleaning up blood evidence, Adams seized the moment to escape. She fled the apartment while physically holding her exposed organs and intestines in place, demonstrating extraordinary courage under unimaginable circumstances.
Medical Miracle and Justice System Response
Adams was rushed to emergency surgery where doctors performed an immediate C-section, successfully delivering her daughter whom she named Miracle Sky. The infant was born healthy despite the traumatic circumstances. Adams faced extensive recovery from severe injuries including a cut bladder and slashed abdominal muscles. Meanwhile, Deramous was arrested and ultimately pleaded guilty to first-degree assault, becoming eligible for parole in 2022.
Inadequate Consequences for Heinous Crime
The case highlights concerning gaps in how the justice system addresses fetal abduction attempts. Deramous’ guilty plea to first-degree assault seems insufficient given the premeditated nature of luring a pregnant woman and the four-day torture ordeal. The fact that she became parole-eligible in 2022 raises serious questions about whether the punishment fits the severity of this calculated attack on both mother and unborn child, especially considering conservative principles that value protecting innocent life.
