Who was Rachel Morin and when did she go missing?

POLICE launched an investigation when a local went missing after her evening walk.

Following Rachel Morin's sudden disappearance, her family pleaded with the public to come forward with any information that could help locate her whereabouts.

Who was Rachel Morin and when did she go missing?

On the night of August 5, 2023, Rachel Morin was last seen heading toward the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel-Air, Maryland.

The following Sunday, her vehicle was located near the trail's entrance.

Around 6pm that Friday night, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office reported the 37-year-old woman set out to go for a walk in the abovementioned nature walk.

Rachel was described to be five feet two inches, weighed 107 pounds, with blonde hair, and blue eyes.

Where was Rachel Morin found?

As the search for Rachel went underway, cops announced they found a corpse on August 6, 2023, but did not identify the body.

Police stated: "At approximately 1.07pm, a female was located deceased off of the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air.

"The identity of the victim, as well as the cause, and manner of death are still under investigation.

"We ask that, since this is still a very active and ongoing investigation, please refrain from posting any details you may know (or guess) on this post.

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"We want answers as much as you do! Thank you!"

After careful investigation, the body was identified as Rachel Morin. Authorities stressed that her death was classified as a "criminal homicide."

Is there a suspect in the Rachel Morin case?

On August 17, 2023, Maryland police held a press conference saying: "DNA evidence was collected by the Forensic Services Unit.

"That DNA was analyzed by the Maryland State Police and it was ran through a national coded system.

"This DNA evidence can come back as a match tied to a home invasion and insult and an assault of a young girl in Los Angeles this past March."

The suspect from the March attack was caught on a security camera leaving the scene.

While the suspect has not been named, officials believe the suspect is approximately five foot nine, 160lbs, and of Hispanic descent.

Colonel William Davis believes the suspect acted alone.

During the press release, Colonel Davis said: "We want to make it clear that we believe the suspect acted alone.

"And he doesn't represent the entire Hispanic community of Harford County, who we are now partnering with to identify this suspect.

"I now know I can speak for the sheriff when I say we are immensely proud of this community our community will not be defined by this tragedy."

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Who was Rachel Morin and when did she go missing?