The body of a woman found on a popular Maryland hiking trail has been officially identified as 37-year-old mother-of-five Rachel Morin, local police told .
But officials at the Harford County Sheriff’s Office in Bel Air, about 45 miles north of Baltimore, said they still had no leads on possible suspects.
A female body was discovered by a citizen on the Ma and Pa trail on Sunday afternoon.
“This afternoon we received confirmation from the coroner that the body recovered was that of Rachel Morin,” said a Harford County Sheriff’s spokeswoman.
The body of a woman found on a popular Maryland hiking trail has been officially identified as 37-year-old mother-of-five Rachel Morin, local police told
Morin was last seen hiking over the weekend. Her body has now been found
However, she added that investigators had not yet identified any possible suspects as part of their murder investigation and again called for new leads.
“We’re asking people if they have any information that they would please stop and pass on to the sheriff’s office rather than discussing it on social media,” the spokeswoman said.
Local police declined to comment on how Morin died or what injuries she sustained.
This comes after her new boyfriend claimed on social media that he had nothing to do with her killing, despite his criminal past.
The couple made their relationship official on social media just four days earlier.
The coroner has not yet revealed how Morin died, but a murder investigation has been launched. Her family said she did not leave “voluntarily” and that her death was “not an accident”.
When questions arose about the woman’s death on Sunday, Tobin took to social media to stress that he had nothing to do with it.
“I love Rachel. I would never harm her, let the family and I grieve. Yes, I have a past, but I’m also 15 months clean and I’ve changed as a person. Please.’
Tobin has been arrested 14 times since 2014 on a variety of charges including drug trafficking, assault, disorderly conduct and evading arrest.
Rachel Morin and Richard Tobin started dating “a few weeks” ago. She was found murdered on a hiking trail on Sunday. The pair are shown during a previous hike together
The Ma and Pa Heritage Trail in Maryland, where Rachel’s body was found Sunday
His extensive criminal record includes two arrests for second-degree criminal assault, restraining order violation, drug possession and malicious damage to property.
Documents show Tobin also has a number of traffic offenses, a fugitive offense, resisting arrest, and disorderly intoxication and disorderly conduct on his record.
His most recent misdemeanor on record – second-degree assault – occurred on March 14, 2020.
In an update to its statement Sunday, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office said, “Around 1:07 p.m. a deceased woman was found off the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air.” The victim’s identity and the cause and manner of death are still being released examined.
“We strongly believe this is the body of Rachel Morin.” But the final decision rests with the coroner, and it hasn’t come to that yet.
“Thank God there isn’t too much violent crime in Harford County, but when we do have one, I prefer to be able to stand here and tell you the suspect has been arrested or that it’s a targeted crime.”
“I can’t tell you that’s the case.”
Rachel Morin, 37, was last seen Saturday leaving her home around 6 p.m. to hike the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air, Maryland. A body was discovered near the 6.5-mile hiking route
Tobin protested his innocence on Facebook and said he would not do anything to harm Rachel
Just days before her disappearance and death, Rachel shared snaps of herself and her new boyfriend, Richard
Rachel and her new boyfriend Richard Tobin. Tobin, her boyfriend, wrote in an update below her relationship status: “I love Rachel I would never hurt her let the family and I grieve.”
Tobin and Morin recently started dating and made their relationship official online on August 1st. She disappeared on August 5th and was found dead on August 6th
“I’m not going to elaborate on what they physically observed at the crime scene.” Unfortunately, investigators believe it was a homicide.”
Just days before her disappearance and death, Rachel shared snaps of herself and her new boyfriend, Richard.
She wrote, along with two smiley pics, ‘I only started taking pictures a few weeks ago…but these are some of my favourites.’From the beach to the mountains.’
Morin was only 1.70 meters tall and weighed only 55 kilograms.
She was last spotted in a blue or black tank top, black sports bra, black spandex shorts and gray sneakers.
Her car was also at the entrance to the trail on Williams Street.
On a GoFundMe page, her sister Rebekah said her death was “no accident” and that she “didn’t leave voluntarily.”
She wrote, “It is with deep sadness and heartbreak that our family has been struck by yet another heartache.”
“My sister Rachel Morin went missing around 6pm on Saturday August 5, 2023. In less than 24 hours, her body was found by local law enforcement.
“It’s only been a week since my niece Lily Beth passed away from SIDS and I need to create another GoFundMe to help my mother Patty Morin with funeral expenses.” There was no life insurance. This was not an accidental death and she did not leave voluntarily and she deserves a funeral worthy of her beauty.
“If there is any money left, they will be used for things that their five children may need.” Please share, donate, comment and keep going. Once we have made the arrangements I will share service dates and times. If you would like to donate directly, please message me on Facebook.’
Numerous honors have been received for the beloved mother.
One person wrote, “I only saw Rachel a few days ago.” I have known her and her daughters for several years. She’s always been nice to me.
“I wish I could do more, but I wish that had never happened.” Condolences to family and friends and especially to her children. Rest in peace Rachel.’
Another said: “I am so sorry for the loss of her family. Thinking of all her loved ones and especially the children.”
A third added, “We knew Rachel and her children well and will definitely miss them.”