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#Breaking Magen Fieramusca, who was arrested in connection to the Heidi Broussard case, has been charged with two counts of kidnapping and one count of tampering with evidence on a human corpse.

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Christian Flores on Twitter

BREAKING UPDATE: Jail records confirm that Magen Fieramusca, a friend of Heidi Broussard, is charged with two counts of kidnapping and one charge of tampering with a human corpse in connection to her disappearance http://bit.ly/36UEKCA

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CBS Austin on Twitter
 
Law enforcement officials said at least one person is behind bars in connection with the death of Heidi Broussard, a mother who vanished from Austin with her 3-week-old baby on December 12.

The suspect reportedly said she, too, was pregnant while Heidi was pregnant with her infant daughter, Margo. The woman reportedly carried out the scheme for nine months and had been plotting to take Heidi’s baby away from her.

Authorities found Margo alive inside a Houston home on Thursday night. She was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. Heidi was found deceased at the location.

A car found at the home is registered to Magen Rose Fieramusca. She is currently in custody at the Harris County Jail facing kidnapping and tampering charges. Her bond has been set at $60,000 for now, but upgraded charges are expected.

Meanwhile, authorities also confirmed that they have no reason to believe that Heidi’s fiance, Shane Carey, had anything to do with her abduction or death.

Update: Suspect arrested for kidnapping Heidi Broussard was a ‘close friend’ who pretended to be pregnant at same time, police say
 
DEC 20, 2019
Magen Fieramusca aka Maygen Humphrey: 5 Fast Facts | Heavy.com
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In 2013, Heidi Broussard referred to Maygen Humphrey as her “best friend” in a Facebook post. She has gone by both Magen Fieramusca and Maygen Humphrey, and also Magen Humphrey. Fieramusca appears to be a name from a former marriage.

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A registry on The Bump website for Fieramusca said that she and CG were having a baby who was due on December 1.

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According to Maygen Humphrey’s LinkedIn’s page, she works as a wedding planner at the Enchanted Cypress Ballroom in Houston. Fieramusca has been in the role since January 2012.

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KVUE reports that police in Jersey Village first went to the home where Broussard was found dead because they were interested in a car parked in the backyard. ...

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ABC Houston reported, citing police sources, that authorities had suspected foul play because one of Broussard’s children was taken and the other was not.

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... DNA tests were administered to prove that Carey was the baby that authorities retrieved. ...

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Bryce Newberry on Twitter
This is the home federal and state authorities raided last night in NW Harris County where they found what is believed to be the body of missing Austin mother Heidi Broussard.
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11:52 AM - 20 Dec 2019

Grace White on Twitter
UPDATE: Woman arrested in case of missing Austin mother Heidi Broussard is charged with kidnapping and tampering with a corpse as of now. Austin Police expected to hold a 2pm presser to explain charges. We will stream live #KHOU11
11:53 AM - 20 Dec 2019

Molly Oak on Twitter
From a source: APD Dive team is headed to Houston to look for evidence in connection to the #HeidiBroussard case @KVUE
12:09 PM - 20 Dec 2019
 
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Heidi Broussard coverage: Just spoke with a Houston lawyer who represented Magen Fieramusca in a theft case that was resolved in November with a dismissal when prosecutors couldn't prove case. Fieramusca is a suspect in the disappearance & death of Broussard, her friend. Thread.
Ryan Autullo on Twitter

The lawyer, Eric Devlin, said Fieramusca was fired from a cash express store in Humble after she was charged with stealing $5k. Manager said he saw her on video putting the money in her purse. Prosecutors believe she did it, but couldn't prove beyond reasonable doubt & dismissed.
Ryan Autullo on Twitter

Devlin, theattorney, said Fieramusca "looked pregnant" at a recent court appearance. He had no personal relationship with her but did not detect any serious mental health issues. "She talked to me fine." Fieramusca was out on bond for the entire case after Aug 2018 arrest.
Ryan Autullo on Twitter

Devlin was appointed by the court to represent Fieramusca in the theft case and will not be representing her in the recent case connected to the death of Heidi Broussard.
Ryan Autullo on Twitter

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KVUE News on Twitter
PHOTOS: The “good friend” tied to the death of missing #Austin mom #HeidiBroussard appeared in #HarrisCounty Court this morning for outstanding traffic offenses. (She is the one in red.) Here’s what we know about Magen Fieramusca: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/heidi-broussard-houston-home-missing-austin-woman/269-f2ddad6d-7f7f-4b70-a304-d41f0cfcbdbb …
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12:46 PM · Dec 20, 2019·Twitter for iPhone

Cheryl Mercedes on Twitter
#BREAKING: CPS confirms Heidi Broussard's infant has been placed in a foster home while investigators work to verify possible relatives of the child. #KHOU11

12:57 PM · Dec 20, 2019·Twitter Web App

FOX 7 Austin on Twitter
#NEW: The Harris County District Attorney's Office has shared the mugshot of Megan Rose Fieramusca. Megan is believed to be involved in the disappearance of Heidi Broussard and her baby. @Austin_Police is giving an update on the case at 2 MORE: http://bit.ly/2s8ozmn

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DEC 20, 2019
Missing Austin mom found dead, infant daughter alive outside Houston-area home, friend arrested
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Caressa Potter, longtime friend of both Broussard and Fieramusca, told KXAN reporter Steffi Lee that she had been in contact with Fieramusca every day since Broussard has been missing. Potter said they talked multiple times a day, and during those calls, Potter said she could hear a baby in the background.

Potter said Fieramusca told her friends and family she also recently gave birth to a baby named Luna Mae, but wouldn’t show any pictures of her.

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Potter said Fieramusca used to go by the name Maygen Humphrey, but doesn’t know when she changed her name. She said the three met each other at church camp when they were pre-teens. Potter described Broussard and Fieramusca as “best friends.”

After the story broke, Potter said she was talking to Fieramusca and another friend, and all of a sudden, Fieramusca abruptly said, “I gotta go! I gotta go!” She then hung up and Potter hasn’t heard from her since.

KXAN has found baby registries under the name Maygen Humphrey with Amazon and Target. Descriptions for both indicate a location as Houston and a due date as Dec. 1, 2019

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DEC 20, 2019
Woman charged in connection with kidnapping of Austin mom and baby
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The Harris County District Clerk website shows that Magen Rose Fieramusca is being held in jail on three holds placed by the Austin Police Department, two kidnapping offenses and one tampering with evidence, a human corpse.

Fieramusca appeared in court Friday afternoon for multiple previous charges related to six traffic tickets from April 2018 including expired registration, no driver's license on demand, driving while license invalid, failure to report change of address or name, expired driver's license and no car insurance.

She pled no contest to all six tickets and was found guilty. She was fined $50 each for four of her outstanding tickets and $175 for the remaining two.

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Kara Carlson on Twitter
Thread: Neighbors say this is the south Austin apt where Heidi Broussard, the woman who went missing last week along with her infant daughter, lived.
Broussard was found dead Friday, police said. More information: https://www.statesman.com/article/20191219/NEWS/191218602 …
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1:51 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Kara Carlson on Twitter
Broussard's car is still parked outside the apt complex. It has a sticker for her 6 year old son, and a shopping list inside includes socks and a stocking for her infant daughter Margot and shirts for her son Margot was found alive, according to police.
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1:51 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Kara Carlson on Twitter
Taylor Riordan one of her neighbors said their kids played together, and he was friendly with both Broussard and her fiance Shane Carey. He said the family was as "regular as you can get." and happy together. He called the entire situation "tragic."
1:51 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Kara Carlson on Twitter
Riordan said he used to share cigarettes with Broussard and she was always sweet and happy. "It sends a chill through my body"
1:51 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Kara Carlson on Twitter
Riordan said he comforted Broussard's fiance the day she went missing. "As a husband and a father this is the worst situation you can imagine"
1:51 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Kara Carlson on Twitter
Valencia Coney, a nurse that works at the complex where Heidi Broussard lived said she used to talk to her regularly on the stairs. She said Broussard was always "happy and chatty."
1:51 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Kara Carlson on Twitter
She said nothing seemed out of the ordinary and the complex's breezeway tends to echo and she didnt hear anything out of the ordinary.
1:51 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Kara Carlson on Twitter
Alan G. who lives across from her said he talked with Broussard occasionally in passing but wasn't close with the family . He nothing seemed out of the ordinary the day she went missing. Overall, he said the complex is quiet typically.
1:51 PM - 20 Dec 2019
 
Terri Gruca on Twitter
@Chief_Manley speaking about Heidi Broussard case. Will not take questions because investigation continues. @KVUE
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2:13 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Adela Uchida on Twitter
BREAKING: APD Chief Brian Manley speaking now about Heidi Broussard and baby Margot Carey, confirms a baby girl was recovered and DNA testing is underway to confirm it is Margot. @cbsaustin
2:14 PM - 20 Dec 2019 from Texas, USA

Hema Mullur on Twitter
.@Austin_Police update on #HeidiBroussard: Chief Brian Manley says the DNA testing on baby may take 48-72 hours to get confirmation. They do believe body found is Heidi, but are awaiting autopsy results
2:14 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Melissa Correa on Twitter
BREAKING: Austin Police will not yet ID a suspect in the Austin Abduction of mother Heidi Broussard and her newborn baby girl Margot Carey. #khou11
2:16 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Chris Costa on Twitter
.@Austin_Police not identifying suspect they arrested in this case on charges of kidnapping and tampering w a corpse, but believe the body of woman is that of Heidi Broussard, and believe baby is that of Margot Carey. @KHOU #KHOU11
2:16 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Brad Streicher on Twitter
BREAKING: @Austin_Police say they believe the woman and baby found in Houston are #HeidiBroussard and her baby Margot Carey. They're waiting for DNA testing results before confirming @KVUE
2:17 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Walt Maciborski on Twitter
Breaking @Chief_Manley holding press conference right now. Says dead woman appears to be Heidi Broussard but waiting on DNA. She lost her life. Baby Margo is alive. Both found in Houston.
2:17 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Rekha Muddaraj on Twitter
Austin police: pending DNA tests, they believe the body found in the NW Harris Co. Home is Heidi Broussard. Her newborn, Margot, is safe. They say they are not confirming the suspects name at this time. #KHOU11
2:19 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Candy Rodriguez on Twitter
.@Chief_Manley says they do believe the baby found is Margot Carey but will have to wait on DNA test to confirm.
2:20 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Tony Plohetski on Twitter
BREAKING: APD investigating multiple scenes between Austin and Houston for evidence in Heidi Broussard case.
2:21 PM · Dec 20, 2019 from Austin, TX·Twitter for iPhone

Candy Rodriguez on Twitter
The baby is safe and in the state’s care.
2:22 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Tony Plohetski on Twitter
“Austin police detective: Police got many tips in case, which were investigated fully. Lead was generated in Harris County.”

Matt Mershon on Twitter
Officials keep reminding media that this case is an ongoing investigation, despite arrest last night and finding who they believe to be Heidi Broussard and baby Margot. @SpecNewsATX @SpecNewsSA
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2:23 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Candy Rodriguez on Twitter
Manley also believes #HeidiBroussard is dead. Working to confirm identity of body.
2:24 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Walt Maciborski on Twitter
The @FBI says it's been a terrible week in Austin. #HeidiBroussard
2:24 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Ryan Autullo on Twitter
None of the law enforcement officials at the presser is identifying the person who has been arrested in connection to Heidi Broussard's death. Of course by now we all know it's Broussard's friend, Magen Fieramusca.
2:25 PM - 20 Dec 2019

Candy Rodriguez on Twitter
FBI officials say they brought in Child Abduction Response Deployment (CARD) teams to Austin to assist in finding baby Margot Carey.
2:26 PM - 20 Dec 2019
 
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Suspect in Austin mom disappearance sounded "so convincing" just days before arrest

Tim Miller of EquuSearch spoke with the suspect in the disappearance of Austin mom Heidi Broussard just before she was arrested and said he was shocked at the turn of events.

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Miller said Fieramusca sounded genuine saying, "I can't believe how sincere she sounded. So then, we got the news yesterday, I was just scratching my head."
 
DEC 20, 2019
Here's what we know so far about the Heidi Broussard case
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Latest updates

• Law enforcement said they followed a lead in the case that brought them to a house in Jersey Village in Northwest Houston, where they discovered a female infant. The infant is healthy and in the custody of Child Protective Services, according to the department. Police are running a DNA test on the child to confirm her identity, but they believe she is Margot Carey.

• Law enforcement said a deceased adult female was also located at the residence. Her identity has not been confirmed and an autopsy is underway, but police said she is likely Broussard.

• The house in Houston is still an active crime scene, and law enforcement said they are investigating multiple locations between Austin and Houston related to the case.

• Police arrested and charged Magen Rose Fieramusca, 33, on Friday with two counts of kidnapping and one count of tampering with a corpse, according to arrest records from Harris County. Her bail is set at $600,000.

• Officials said Fieramusca is thought to be a close friend of Broussard’s and had pretended to be pregnant at the same time as Broussard, plotting to take her friend’s daughter since before the girl was born.

• Fieramusca’s car was found in Austin at the time of Broussard’s disappearance, according to law enforcement.

• Investigators said they believe Fieramusca may have had help with the killing and are searching for other people who may have been involved.

• Authorities said they do not think Shane Carey, Broussard’s fiancé, was involved.

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