The person at the center of this case
Rachel Louise Cooke
Missing Person · Open
24 years waiting · since 2002
RACHEL LOUISE COOKE
Justice for Rachel Louise Cooke — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Yellow Walkman with sports-style headphones worn at time of disappearance—was it recovered or found?
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witness
Lead #2Who saw Rachel during or after her 9:30 a.m. departure? Any sightings along her known running route?
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vehicle
Lead #3Were there any suspicious vehicles reported in the area on January 10, 2002, particularly near the running route?
Rachel Louise Cooke, a 19-year-old college student from San Diego Mesa College, disappeared on January 10, 2002, while on winter vacation at her parents' home in Georgetown, Texas. She left for her daily four-mile run around 9:30 a.m. wearing a gray running outfit and yellow Walkman but never returned home. Despite extensive investigation over two decades, her whereabouts remain unknown, and the FBI continues to seek information from the public with a $50,000 reward.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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timeline
Lead #4Why was Rachel last seen 200 yards from her residence walking toward it rather than away on a run?
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clue
Lead #5Distinctive tattoos (heart-shaped cherries on left shoulder, black star on left foot) and multiple piercings—has anyone reported seeing these marks?
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Source Narrative
January 10, 2002 Georgetown, Texas Rachel was visiting her parents' home in Georgetown, Texas, in early 2002. She was on winter vacation from her school at San Diego Mesa College in San Diego, California.
She was last seen by her family in the early morning hours on January 10, 2002, when her mother left for work. It is believed Rachel departed her family's residence at approximately 9:30 a.m.
for her daily four-mile run. Rachel was last seen approximately 200 yards away from her residence walking towards her residence.
Remarks: Rachel was wearing a gray running outfit, a green sports bra, and Asics running shoes. She was also wearing a yellow Walkman on her arm with sports-style headphones.
Timeline of Events
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2002-01-10
06:00Mother leaves for work
Rachel was last seen by her family in the early morning hours when her mother departed for work
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2002-01-10
09:30Rachel departs for morning run
Rachel left her family's residence at approximately 9:30 a.m. for her daily four-mile run wearing gray running outfit, green sports bra, Asics shoes, and yellow Walkman
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Case Information
Incident:January 10, 2002 at 6:00 AM
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:January 10, 2002 at 6:00 AM
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case