A father who discovered Rachel Morin’s physique in a tunnel revealed chilling particulars concerning the discovery – police say they obtained 90 suggestions from the general public about her dying.
Michael Gabriszeski, whose daughter was mates with 37-year-old Rachel, joined the search and known as police when he found her physique in a tunnel drain on Maryland’s Ma and Pa path.
The method wherein the mom of 5’s physique was discovered prompted police to launch a homicide investigation – even earlier than formal identification of the corpse was accomplished.
Speaking of his search efforts, native Michael Gabriszeski instructed WMAR, “I got out and searched the tunnels because I had a feeling about these tunnels.
Rachel Morin, 37, was found dead on the hiking trail this weekend. No suspects have been arrested yet, but a murder investigation is ongoing
Michael Gabriszeski, whose daughter was friends with Rachel, joined the search and called police when he discovered her body in a tunnel drain on Maryland’s Ma and Pa trail
One of the tunnels on the Ma and Pa trail in Maryland. Police have not confirmed the specific location where the mother was found
“And I went forward to search the one tunnel, and they searched the one, and there they found her.
“(I hope she) can find a final resting place in her family so that door can finally be closed. (So) they can start the investigation and hopefully catch the person who committed this petty act.”
Meanwhile, police have reached out to acquire footage of individuals out and about over the weekend.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office wrote in an announcement yesterday: “Detectives are asking for your help.
“If you were on the Ma & Pa Trail on Saturday, or near the trail or trailheads and took photos or videos, we ask that you please share them with researchers.
“There may be something useful in one of your photos that can give us another piece of the puzzle.
As of this morning, we have already received nearly 90 tips from concerned members of the community regarding the murder of Rachel Morin.
One of the tunnels on the Ma and Pa trail in Maryland. Police have not confirmed the specific location where the mother was found
“Thanks for all the support you’ve given.”
Yesterday it was formally confirmed that the physique was certainly Rachel’s.
Officials on the Harford County Sheriff’s Office in Bel Air, about 43 miles north of Baltimore, mentioned they nonetheless don’t have any leads on potential suspects.
A feminine corpse was found Sunday afternoon in Ma and Pa’s path by a member of the general public, Gabriszeski.
“Earlier this afternoon we received confirmation from the state physician that the body found was that of Rachel Morin,” mentioned a spokeswoman for the Harford County Sheriff.
But she added that investigators haven’t but recognized any potential suspects as a part of their homicide investigation and renewed the decision for brand new leads.
“We’re asking people if they have any information to please come forward and give that to the sheriff’s office instead of discussing it on social media,” the spokeswoman mentioned.
Local police declined to touch upon how Morin died or what sort of accidents she sustained.
It comes after her new boyfriend took to social media to insist that he had nothing to do along with her homicide regardless of his prison previous.
The couple solely made their relationship official on social media 4 days earlier.
The coroner has not but revealed how Morin died, however a homicide investigation has been launched. Her household says she didn’t go “voluntarily” and that her dying was “not accidental.”
When questions arose over the girl’s dying on Sunday, Tobin took to social media to insist he had nothing to do with it.
‘I love Rachel. I would never hurt her, let the family and I grieve. Yes, I have a past but I’ve additionally been clear for 15 months and have modified as an individual. Please.’
Tobin has been arrested 14 occasions since 2014 on numerous expenses, together with drug trafficking, assault, disorderly conduct, and refusal of arrest.
His lengthy prison report consists of two arrests for second-degree assault, violating restraining orders, possession of medicine and willful destruction of property.
Tobin additionally has various visitors violations, a felony fugitive, resisting arrest and disorderly drunkenness and conduct marks on his prison report, paperwork present.
The Ma and Pa Heritage Trail in Maryland, the place Rachel’s physique was discovered Sunday
Rachel Morin and Richard Tobin began relationship “a few weeks ago.” She was discovered murdered on a climbing path on Sunday. The pair are proven on an earlier stroll collectively
His most up-to-date recorded felony – second-degree assault – occurred on March 14, 2020.
In an replace to their assertion on Sunday, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office mentioned, “At approximately 1:07 p.m., a deceased woman was found along the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air. The identity of the victim, cause and manner of death are still under investigation.
“We are convinced that this is the body of Rachel Morin. But that final determination belongs to the medical examiner and that has not yet happened.
“Luckily we don’t have too much violent crime in Harford County, but if we do have one I prefer if I can stand here and tell you that the suspect has been arrested or if it’s a targeted crime .
“I can’t tell you that’s the case.”
“I will not comment on what they physically observed on site. But detectives unfortunately believe it to be a murder case.”
Just days earlier than her disappearance and dying, Rachel shared snaps of her and her new boyfriend Richard.
She wrote, together with two smiley face photographs, ‘Only started taking photos a few weeks ago.. but these are a few of my favourites. From the beach to the mountains.’
Morin was solely 5 ft 8 inches tall and weighed simply 107 kilos.
She was final seen sporting a blue or black tank high, black sports activities bra, black spandex shorts and grey sneakers.
Her automobile was additionally parked on the entrance to the trail on Williams Street.