The person at the center of this case
Rayshon Omar Alexxander (age 5)
Homicide · Open - Federal Fugitive Warrant Active
37 years waiting · since 1989
ROSEMARY LORRAINE GODBOLT-MOLDER
Justice for Rayshon Omar Alexxander (age 5) — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where has Rosemary Lorraine Godbolt-Molder been hiding since 1993? Her known ties to Trenton, New Jersey and the Fort Bliss/El Paso areas warrant investigation.
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evidence
Lead #2What specific evidence of physical abuse was documented during the autopsy and medical examination that definitively linked the injuries to Godbolt-Molder?
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witness
Lead #3Were there witnesses at the residence or medical facility who observed the child's condition or could provide testimony about the abuse?
On August 22, 1989, five-year-old Rayshon Omar Alexxander died at an army medical center in Fort Bliss, Texas, from extensive injuries consistent with severe child abuse, including a fractured skull and numerous bruises. His stepmother, Rosemary Lorraine Godbolt-Molder, was arrested and indicted for homicide on a government reservation but fled after violating her bond conditions in 1993. Despite the passage of decades, Godbolt-Molder remains a fugitive with known ties to Texas and New Jersey, and locating her could finally bring closure to this tragic case.
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#1145
United States District Court, Western District of Texas; FBI
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clue
Lead #4The case notes mention Godbolt-Molder occasionally gambles—could surveillance of gambling establishments in her known areas of operation help locate her?
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Source Narrative
Crime On a Government Reservation - Homicide Caution: Rosemary Lorraine Godbolt-Molder is being sought for the murder of her 5-year-old stepson. On August 22, 1989, Rayshon Omar Alexxander was transported from his residence in Fort Bliss, Texas, to an army medical center with injuries.
Alexxander was pronounced dead on the same date by physicians at the medical facility. Additionally, examination of the victim disclosed numerous bruises throughout his body, which indicated a fractured skull and possible physical abuse.
An autopsy later revealed that Alexxander died as a result of extensive child abuse. Godbolt-Molder was arrested and indicted by a Western District of Texas Federal Grand Jury at El Paso, Texas, for homicide on a government reservation.
Godbolt-Molder was released on bond on October 4, 1989. After Godbolt-Molder violated the terms of her release, by failing to report to her Pre-trial Service Officer while her trial was still pending, her bond was revoked on April 27, 1993.
A federal warrant was then issued by the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, for Godbolt-Molder's arrest. Remarks: Rosemary Lorraine Godbolt-Molder has ties to Trenton, New Jersey; and the Fort Bliss and El Paso, Texas, areas.
On occasion, Godbolt-Molder is known to gamble.
Timeline of Events
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1989-08-22
Child transported to medical center
Rayshon Omar Alexxander was transported from his residence at Fort Bliss to an army medical center with severe injuries
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1989-08-22
Victim pronounced dead
Alexxander was pronounced dead at the medical facility; autopsy revealed death resulted from extensive child abuse
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1989-10-04
Suspect released on bond
Rosemary Lorraine Godbolt-Molder was arrested, indicted by Western District of Texas Federal Grand Jury, and released on bond
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1993-04-27
Bond revoked, warrant issued
Godbolt-Molder violated release terms by failing to report to Pre-trial Service Officer; bond was revoked and federal warrant issued for her arrest
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Case Information
Incident:August 22, 1989
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 22, 1989
Last Updated:September 10, 2026