Rachel Morin search latest: Body found on Maryland hiking trail as homicide investigation launched
Woman’s body found off of popular trail believed to be missing Maryland woman
A body has been found along a hiking trail in Maryland during a search for a missing mother-of-five.
Rachel Morin was last seen heading to the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air at around 6pm on Saturday evening, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
The 37-year-old failed to return home that night and her boyfriend reported her missing.
On Sunday morning, Morin’s vehicle was found in the parking lot at the entrance to the popular walking route.
Hours later, at around 1pm that afternoon, a member of the public discovered a woman’s body close to the trail.
Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler announced at a Sunday night press conference that a homicide investigation is now under way.
While investigators believe the body belongs to Morin, they are awaiting official confirmation from the medical examiner’s office on the identity as well as cause and manner of death.
The sheriff said that police currently have no suspects on their radar and, as a result, are unable to tell the public that there is no ongoing danger.
Morin’s devastated sister confirmed her sibling’s death on Facebook and revealed a GoFundMe has been launched to help the family with funeral expenses.
Mom-of-five’s new boyfriend breaks silence over death
Rachel Morin’s new boyfriend has broken his silence after a body believed to belong to the mother-of-five was found close to a walking trail in Maryland.
Richard Tobin took to Facebook on Sunday to deny any involvement in her death.
“I love Rachel, I would never do anything to her, let the family and I grieve,” he wrote.
“Yes I have a past but I also have 15 months clean and have changed as a person. Please,” he added, apeparing to reference his prior criminal record.
His denial came as hundreds of people wrote on his Facebook page in the comments section under his recent relationship status post.
On 1 August – four days before Morin disappeared – Mr Tobin changed his status to in a relationship with Morin.
Two days later on 3 August, Morin had posted images of the couple together, writing: “Only started taking pics few weeks ago.. but these are a few of my favorites . From the beach to the mountains.”
Richard Tobin changed his status to in a relationship with Rachel Morin on 1 August
(Facebook)
Rachel Sharp7 August 2023 15:40
Rachel Morin’s devastated sister reveals family heartbreak and launches GoFundMe
Rachel Morin’s devastated sister posted on Facebook on Sunday that her sibling’s body had been found.
She said that she has now launched a GoFundMe to help the family with funeral expenses.
“As you may have heard from various places, my sister, Rachel Morin was found this early this afternoon. Please do not ask me for details I can’t talk about it right now,” wrote Rebekah Morin.
“As many of you have seen, my brother Nathan and his wife Magan lost their sweet Lily Beth a week ago. So our whole family has been hit with back to back losses. My sister had no life insurance and my mother Patty Morin and I will be making the arrangements and need to raise funds to do so.
“So I have created this gofundme to pay for her funeral expenses. Please Share! Donate, comment. Whatever you can to do to help get the word out! If you wish to donate directly please message me. Thank you.”
The GoFundMe had topped $24,000 donations as of Monday morning.
Rachel Morin’s family launched a GoFundMe to help pay funeral expenses
(GoFundMe)
Rachel Sharp7 August 2023 15:20
Homicide investigation now under way
In a press conference on Sunday night, Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler confirmed that a body believed to be that of Rachel Morin had been found by the Ma and Pa Trail.
He said that law enforcement are awaiting official confirmation from the medical examiner’s office to determine if it belongs to the missing mother-of-five.
The cause and manner of death remain unclear and are still under investigation, the sheriff’s office said.
The sheriff announced that the investigation has now changed from a missing persons investigation to a homicide investigation.
Rachel Sharp7 August 2023 15:00
Body discovered in search for Rachel Morin
The desperate search for Rachel Morin turned to tragedy at around 1.07pm on Sunday afternoon when a member of the public discovered the body of a woman off the trail.
He said that law enforcement believe the body belongs to Morin but that they are awaiting official confirmation from the medical examiner’s office.
The cause and manner of death remain unclear and are still under investigation, the sheriff’s office said.
Rachel Morin was last seen alive heading off on the Ma and Pa Trail
(Harford County Sheriff’s Office)
Rachel Sharp7 August 2023 14:45
Mother-of-five’s last known movements
A homicide investigation has been launched after the body of a woman was discovered just hours after a mother-of-five vanished along a Maryland hiking trail.
Rachel Morin was last seen alive leaving her home to head to the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air, Harford County, at around 6pm on Saturday evening, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
When the 37-year-old failed to return home that night, her boyfriend called police to report her missing.
On Sunday morning, Morin’s vehicle was found at the parking lot close to the entrance of the trail on Williams Street but there was no sign of the missing mother-of-five.
Rachel Sharp7 August 2023 14:35
FULL STORY: Homicide investigation launched as body found after mother-of-five vanished on Maryland hiking trail
A homicide investigation has been launched after the body of a woman was discovered just hours after a mother-of-five vanished along a Maryland hiking trail.
Rachel Morin was last seen alive leaving her home to head to the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air, Harford County, at around 6pm on Saturday evening, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
When the 37-year-old failed to return home that night, her boyfriend called police to report her missing.
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Rachel Sharp7 August 2023 14:29
