The body of a woman found on a popular hiking trail in Maryland has been formally identified as 37-year-old mother-of-five Rachel Morin, local police have told DailyMail.com.
But officials at the Harford County Sheriff’s Office in Bel Air, about 43 miles north of Baltimore, said they still have no leads on possible suspects.
A female corpse was discovered by a member of the public on Ma and Pa’s trail on Sunday afternoon.
“Earlier this afternoon we received confirmation from the state physician that the body found was that of Rachel Morin,” said a spokeswoman for the Harford County Sheriff.
The body of a woman found on a popular hiking trail in Maryland has been formally identified as 37-year-old mother-of-five Rachel Morin, local police have told DailyMail.com.
Morin was last seen out for a walk over the weekend. Her body has since been found
But she added that investigators have not yet identified any possible suspects as part of their murder investigation and renewed the call for 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 said.
Local police declined to comment on how Morin died or what kind of injuries she sustained.
It comes after her new boyfriend took to social media to insist that he had nothing to do with her murder despite his criminal past.
The couple only made their relationship official on social media four days earlier.
The coroner has not yet revealed how Morin died, but a murder investigation has been launched. Her family says she didn’t go “voluntarily” and that her death was “not accidental.”
When questions arose over the woman’s death 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 also been clean for 15 months and have changed as a person. Please.’
Tobin has been arrested 14 times since 2014 on various charges, including drug trafficking, assault, disorderly conduct, and refusal of 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 on an earlier walk together
The Ma and Pa Heritage Trail in Maryland, where Rachel’s body was found Sunday
His long criminal record includes two arrests for second-degree assault, violating restraining orders, possession of drugs and willful destruction of property.
Tobin also has a number of traffic violations, a felony fugitive, resisting arrest and disorderly drunkenness and conduct marks on his criminal record, documents show.
His most recent recorded felony – second-degree assault – occurred on March 14, 2020.
In an update to their statement on Sunday, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office said, “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.”
Rachel Morin, 37, was last seen leaving her home around 6 p.m. Saturday to take a hike on the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air, Maryland. A body was discovered near the 6.5-mile hiking trail
Tobin pleaded his innocence on Facebook, saying he would do nothing to harm Rachel
Just days before her disappearance and death, Rachel shared snaps of her and her new boyfriend Richard
Rachel and her new boyfriend Richard Tobin. Tobin, her boyfriend, wrote in an update under their 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 Aug. 1. She disappeared on August 5 and was found dead on August 6.
“I will not comment on what they physically observed on site. But detectives unfortunately believe it to be a murder case.”
Just days before her disappearance and death, Rachel shared snaps of her and her new boyfriend Richard.
She wrote, along with two smiley face images, ‘Only started taking photos a few weeks ago.. but these are a few of my favourites. From the beach to the mountains.’
Morin was only 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed just 107 pounds.
She was last seen wearing a blue or black tank top, black sports bra, black spandex shorts and gray sneakers.
Her car was also parked at the entrance to the path on Williams Street.
On a GoFundMe page, her sister Rebekah said her death was “not accidental” and that she “didn’t go voluntarily.”
She wrote, “It is with devastating grief and heartbreak that heartbreak has once again struck our family.
“My sister, Rachel Morin, went missing on Saturday, August 5, 2023 around 6:00 PM. In less than 24 hours, her body was found by local police.
“It’s only been a week since my niece Lily Beth passed away from SIDS, and I find myself needing to do another GoFundMe to help my mother, Patty Morin, with funeral expenses. There was no life insurance present. This was not an accidental death, and she did not go voluntarily, and she deserves a burial worthy of her beauty.
“If there is any money left, they will go to things her 5 children need. Share, donate, comment and keep it up. Once we have made the arrangements I will update with service dates and times. If you would like to donate directly, message me on Facebook.”
Tributes have poured in for the beloved mother.
One person wrote, “I just saw Rachel a few days ago. I have known her and her daughters for several years. She was always nice to me.
“I wish I could do more, but then again, I wish this had never happened. Condolences to family and friends and especially her children. Rest in peace Rachel.”
Another said, “I’m so sorry for the loss of her family. I think of all her loved ones, especially children.’
A third added: “We knew Rachel and her children well, and we will certainly miss them.”