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Body of missing Maryland woman Rachel Morin discovered on nature trail

20:40 06.08.2023

In a tragic turn of events, the search for missing 37-year-old Rachel Morin has come to a devastating end. Morin, who was reported missing on Saturday evening after leaving to take a walk on the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air, Maryland, was last seen at approximately 6 p.m. that day. The Harford County Sheriff's Office launched an extensive search effort, describing it as "very active" and urging the public to come forward with any information.

On Sunday morning, authorities located Morin's vehicle near the entrance of the trail on Williams Street. Following this discovery, law enforcement officials intensified their search efforts, combing the area meticulously. Tragically, at 1:07 p.m., a corpse was found off the trail, prompting the investigation to shift from a missing person case to a homicide investigation. The identity of the victim has not yet been officially confirmed, but the sheriff's office believes it to be Rachel Morin.

Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler addressed the media on Sunday night, expressing his belief that the body found was indeed Morin's, but emphasizing that the final determination would be made by the medical examiner. Gahler revealed that there is currently no suspect or known motive in the case, leaving the community on edge. He assured the public that the Ma and Pa Trail would be reopened with an increased police presence, but he could not definitively state that there was no ongoing threat.

The circumstances surrounding Morin's disappearance and subsequent death remain unclear. Gahler disclosed that investigators are unsure of the exact timeline, speculating that Morin may have gone missing at any time between 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday morning. When pressed about why a homicide investigation had been initiated before the body was officially identified, Gahler stated that the detectives at the scene were convinced it was a homicide based on physical evidence, though he did not provide specific details.

The loss of Rachel Morin has left the Bel Air community in shock and mourning. The Ma and Pa Trail, a popular outdoor destination, will forever be marred by this tragedy. The Harford County Sheriff's Office continues to urge anyone with information about the case to come forward and contact them at 410-836-5430. As the investigation progresses, the community remains on high alert, hoping for answers and justice for Rachel Morin.

/ Sunday, August 6, 2023, 8:40 PM /

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