Kylee Monteiro was just 18 years old. A recent high school graduate, full of hope, and 11 weeks pregnant with her first child. She had dreams of becoming a mother, of building a life beyond the hardship she’d already endured. But on August 7, 2025, those dreams vanished when Kylee went missing in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Her disappearance sparked a wave of concern, heartbreak, and ultimately, a devastating truth.
Her ex-boyfriend, 22-year-old Gregory Groom, was the last person to see her alive. At first, he told police she had come to his house looking for a place to stay, that they argued, and she left. But as days passed and Kylee’s family grew desperate, the story unraveled. Groom eventually confessed—not just to seeing her, but to killing her. He led investigators to the place where he had buried her body on his property.
Kylee had been living in a shelter for pregnant women in Pembroke, trying to find stability after a turbulent relationship with Groom. Her sister, Faith Monteiro, described their relationship as “on and off,” marked by domestic issues and even a physical altercation the night before Kylee disappeared. Despite the chaos, Kylee remained hopeful. She wanted to raise her child. She wanted to be a mother.
Her body was found in a shallow grave behind Groom’s home on County Street. The discovery came after an intensive search involving K-9 units, excavators, and multiple law enforcement agencies. The remains were consistent with Kylee’s, though official confirmation from the medical examiner is still pending3.
Groom now faces multiple charges: aggravated assault and battery on a pregnant person, domestic assault and battery, intimidation of a witness, and murder. His arraignment in Taunton District Court marks the beginning of a legal process that Kylee’s family hopes will bring justice—not just for her, but for the unborn child she never got to meet.
The community has rallied around Kylee’s family. A GoFundMe campaign was launched to help with funeral expenses, and a candlelight vigil was held in her honor. Her friend Kira Schofield described her as “smart, intuitive, and loving. Everybody loved her. I loved her to the end of the Earth”.
Kylee’s story is a tragic reminder of how vulnerable young women can be, especially in relationships marked by control and violence. It’s also a testament to the power of community—to search, to speak out, and to demand justice.
Her family, shattered but resolute, continues to fight for accountability. “This is closure,” her sister Catherine wrote. “And we are so thankful for everyone’s help in getting here.”
But closure is not the end. It’s the beginning of remembrance, of advocacy, and of honoring Kylee’s short but meaningful life.
