Rachel Morin: Maryland police release CCTV of suspect
Rachel Morin’s boyfriend has spoken out after Maryland Police revealed footage of the man believed to have murdered the mother-of-five.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday that DNA found at the scene of Morin’s murder had been matched to the DNA left at a home were an unknown man broke into a home in Los Angeles and violently attacked a young girl back in March.
The suspect, a Hispanic male aged 20-30, was caught on a home security camera leaving the LA home. “We believe this was a person that Rachel didn’t know, potentially a random act of violence,” Harford County Sheriff’s Office’s Colonel William Davis said on Thursday.
Police are now asking for the public’s help in identifying him.
“Unfortunately that suspect has not been positively identified, but he did leave behind his DNA,” Colonel William Davis said at a press conference.
Morin’s boyfriend Richard Tobin took to social media following the briefing to say: “I hope they found this scum of the earth, justice for Rachel.”
The break in the investigation comes nearly two weeks after Morin, 37, was last seen heading to the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air at around 6pm on 5 August. Her body was found near the trail the next day.
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The LAPD said it is working with police in Maryland after DNA discovered
The Los Angeles Police Department said it is providing information to Harford County investigators after police in Maryland announced that they discovered DNA at the scene of the crime. The DNA matched that of a suspect identified in a home invasion and assault on a child in Los Angeles in March.
The LAPD said it aims to “bring the person responsible for such a brutal and senseless murder to justice.”
Kelly Rissman18 August 2023 15:19
Police warn community to stay vigilant as Rachel Morin suspect’s DNA found
“In the light of this new evidence, I urge our citizens to use caution while walking on our trials and through our community,” police said on Thursday. “Be alert. Walk with a friend. Don’t allow yourself to be distracted by your cell phone or headphones.”
Josh Marcus18 August 2023 13:00
GoFundMe now topped $47,000
A GoFundMe launched to help with funeral expenses for Rachel Morin has now topped $47,000.
It reads: “It is with devastating sadness and a broken heart that our family has been hit with yet another heartbreak. My sister, Rachel Morin went missing on Saturday August 5 2023 around 6pm. In less then 24 hours her body was found by local law enforcement. I have made a gofundme to help my mother, Patty Morin with funeral costs. There was no life insurance in place,” the fundraising page reads.
“This was not an accidentally death, and she did not go willingly and she deserves a funeral worthy of her her beauty.
If there are any remaining funds they will go towards things her 5 children may need. Please share, donate, comment and keep this going.
“Once we have made the arrangements I will update with service dates and times. If you wish to donate directly please message me on Facebook.”
Rachel Sharp18 August 2023 12:20
PICTURED: Harford County Sheriff’s Office releases poster in search for Rachel Morin’s suspected killer
Harford County Sheriff’s Office released this image of Rachel Morin’s suspected killer
(Harford County Sheriff’s Office)
Rachel Sharp18 August 2023 12:00
Police have ‘no clue’ where suspect is, despite finding DNA match
Maryland police say they “don’t have a clue” where the suspect in the Rachel Morin killing is, despite finding a sample of his DNA at the crime scene.
Officials say the sample matches one taken from a March home invasion and assault of a young girl in Los Angeles.
Josh Marcus18 August 2023 11:40
WATCH: Video of suspect wanted for Rachel Morin’s murder
Rachel Morin: Maryland police release CCTV of suspect
Rachel Sharp18 August 2023 11:20
Rachel Morin’s family expresses hope that video of suspect will lead to arrest
Rachel Morin’s family has released a statement expressing their hope that the release of the video of her suspected killer will finally lead to an arrest.
“The family is encouraged that there is evidence that may lead to the prosecution of the person who took Rachel’s life,” Joe Murtha, an attorney representing Morin’s family, told The US Sun.
“They believe that the ability to provide this information to a national audience can help reach someone who knows the person who committed the crime.
“As they grieve the loss of Rachel they have hope that law enforcement will catch the perpetrator and bring justice for Rachel.”
Rachel Sharp18 August 2023 11:00
WATCH: Maryland police announce major break in Rachel Morin case
Police find DNA sample and video of suspect in Rachel Morin killing
Rachel Sharp18 August 2023 10:40
Rachel Morin’s boyfriend speaks out as police announce break in case
Morin’s boyfriend Richard Tobin has spoken out after police announced the break in the case.
Tobin, 27, took to social media to say: “I hope they found this scum of the earth.”
He said in another post: “Justice for Rachel. Rip, love you Rach.”
Tobin was previously forced to deny any involvement in her killing after he came under intense speculation early in the case.
Rachel Sharp18 August 2023 10:24
Maryland police working with FBI to find Rachel Morin’s killer
Maryland police are working with FBI DNA specialists to help find a suspect whose genetic material was found at the scene of Rachel Morin’s death.
Police say the DNA corresponds with a sample taken from a March crime scene in Los Angeles where a man assaulted a young girl.
Josh Marcus18 August 2023 10:00