The person at the center of this case
Rachel Louise Cooke
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
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 #1What happened to Rachel during her run between the 200-yard sighting point and her residence? Were there any witnesses to her final moments?
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vehicle
Lead #2Were any vehicles observed in the area on January 10, 2002, near the running route or family residence?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone in the neighborhood see Rachel that morning or notice anything unusual on her typical running route?
Rachel Louise Cooke, a 19-year-old college student visiting her parents in Georgetown, Texas, disappeared on January 10, 2002, while on her daily four-mile run wearing a gray running outfit and yellow Walkman. She was last seen approximately 200 yards from her family's residence, walking back toward home around 9:30 a.m. Despite an FBI investigation and a $50,000 reward, her whereabouts remain unknown after more than two decades, and investigators continue seeking information from the public.
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#268
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - San Antonio Field Office
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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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clue
Lead #4The yellow Walkman and sports equipment Rachel was wearing could be distinctive evidence—has any of her clothing or gear ever been recovered?
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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's mother left for work in the early morning hours on January 10, 2002.
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2002-01-10
09:30Rachel departs for daily run
Rachel left her family's residence at approximately 9:30 a.m. to go on her daily four-mile run.
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2002-01-10
unknownLast sighting during run
Rachel was last seen approximately 200 yards away from her residence, walking towards her home.
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Case Information
Incident:January 10, 2002 at 6:00 AM
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:January 10, 2002 at 6:00 AM
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case