AZ AZ - Rachel Hansen, 19, murdered in her apartment, Gilbert, June 4, 2022

[Angelcat13]

This story about the recent murder of Rachel Hansen really touched me. I have a 20 year-old daughter who is passionate about horses like Rachel. Please help find justice for this beautiful girl.

Mother of Gilbert teen shot and killed shares daughter's legacy

For the first time since her death, Rachel’s mother, Kim, spoke to ABC15 about Rachel’s childhood, the night of the shooting, and the legacy her young daughter leaves behind.

www.abc15.com

 

[Angelcat13]

Here’s another article with some additional info -

‘Extremely Sweet’ Teen Girl Shot Dead After ‘Prized Possession’ Horse Stolen by Unknown Person: Police

An Arizona teenager was shot to death in her apartment earlier this month by an apparent intruder just days after her pregnant horse was allegedly stolen, the East Valley Tribune reports. Around 2 a.m. on June 4, 19-year-old Rachel Hansen dialed 911 to report that she had been shot by an...

www.crimeonline.com

 

[Angelcat13]

It has now been a year since 19 y/o Rachel Hansen was murdered in her own apartment. Just 2 days after moving into her new home an unknown intruder kicked in her door and shot her. She was able to call 911, but she tragically died.

No one seems to know who - or why - someone would kill this beautiful girl who loved her family - and horses.

Please watch this video of her mother sharing Rachel’s spirit and help those who love her find Justice for Rachel.

 

[snowleopard]

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[Angelcat13]

OMG! Thank you so much for sharing this. I learned so much more about Rachel. I have my own “Rachel” a through-and-through horse girl 8 months older than Rachel. That is what initially drew me to this heart-breaking murder. I wish that I could let Rachel’s Mom & loved ones know my heart is with them and Rachel captured a place in my soul. She will continue to live through other horse girls - including my daughter.

 

[AmandaSkis]

Events in her life right around the time she is killed:
1) moves (back?) into an apartment in San Tan
2) her pregnant mare is stolen (was it ever found?)
3) she gets engaged

No evidence SA took place (unless this is something that the police are keeping very quiet). Shot once. Deadly shot.

Sounds to me like an obsessed ex-boyfriend.

 

[formerlyme]

2nd night in the new apartment, is it possible mistaken identity, perp was looking for previous tenant? And Rachel called in the shooting herself? that is what I take from this article. Reward offered for information on 2022 Gilbert homicide case

 

[formerlyme]

Events in her life right around the time she is killed:
1) moves (back?) into an apartment in San Tan
2) her pregnant mare is stolen (was it ever found?)
3) she gets engaged

No evidence SA took place (unless this is something that the police are keeping very quiet). Shot once. Deadly shot.

Sounds to me like an obsessed ex-boyfriend.

This article states horse was recovered. Mother of Gilbert teen shot and killed shares daughter's legacy

 

[ifindedout]

Just a thought, could this be connected to the Gilbert Goons?

AZ - Gilbert resident Preston Lord, 16, murdered by "Gilbert Goons"

The "Gilbert Goons" are the name a group of white kids from wealthy, connected families gave to themselves. These kids have assaulted other people, committed thefts and SA, etc. and their parents have simply paid off (or possibly threatened) law enforcement and the like. I had not heard...

www.websleuths.com

 

[formerlyme]

Just a thought, could this be connected to the Gilbert Goons?

I guess anything is possible, though they are more a group beating the crud out of people in public places.

 

[thref23]

 

[Teamir]

2nd night in the new apartment, is it possible mistaken identity, perp was looking for previous tenant? And Rachel called in the shooting herself? that is what I take from this article. Reward offered for information on 2022 Gilbert homicide case

That is what my take is also. She said on the 911 call that she didn’t know the person. Since she just moved there, I hope they looked closely at the previous tenants enemies.

 

[Angelcat13]

If I could send this to Rachel in Heaven, I would tell her that horse girls are a special breed - especially the ones who work for/with their 4-hooved babies. Your spirit will live on through all the horse girls that don’t mind working for their horses, their passion. Keep with us girl, and help us bring your killer into the light so you and your family can get “justice” - whatever that may be when a precious life is gone too soon. Equally as important, this person needs to be identified/prosecuted so they can’t hurt anyone else.

 

[mst]

I can't help but to think that the stolen horse was definitely connected. There can be some real jealousy in the horse world

 

[Angelcat13]

It’s been just over 2 years since Rachel was killed and there are still no answers, no justice for this beautiful soul. SOMEONE HAS TO KNOW SOMETHING!

I am so amazed at the things her mom and the rest of her family and her fiance have done to keep Rachel’s spirit alive. Their strength and desire to keep her love of animals alive is truly amazing.

Gilbert family remembering teen killed two years ago as no arrests have been made

Parents of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in her Gilbert apartment exactly two years ago are keeping her memory alive and want her killer caught.

www.azfamily.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

However, Rachel’s mom wants answers and is now working with private investigator Justin Yentes. “Right now, I would like to gather as much information as possible and see what all of the leads that we can work with turn out to be,” said Yentes.

Silent Witness is offering up to $7,000 for information in the case.

“The more communication we have in different areas in the community, maybe something will come up that hasn’t been known or somebody didn’t think it mattered or wasn’t relevant, maybe it did,” said Hansen.

“I’m hoping that folks who have not been interviewed yet and folks who haven’t spoken to police yet will come forward if they know about problems that Rachel was having, either with her employer, other people, ex-boyfriends, other friends,” Yentes said. “There are a lot of contacts that she had that we just don’t have all of the information about.”

Family, private investigator work to keep Gilbert murder case from going cold

There are no suspects and no arrests in Rachel Hansen's murder. Now, her family is working with a private investigator to keep the case from going cold.

www.azfamily.com

 

[Angelcat13]

However, Rachel’s mom wants answers and is now working with private investigator Justin Yentes. “Right now, I would like to gather as much information as possible and see what all of the leads that we can work with turn out to be,” said Yentes.

Silent Witness is offering up to $7,000 for information in the case.

“The more communication we have in different areas in the community, maybe something will come up that hasn’t been known or somebody didn’t think it mattered or wasn’t relevant, maybe it did,” said Hansen.

“I’m hoping that folks who have not been interviewed yet and folks who haven’t spoken to police yet will come forward if they know about problems that Rachel was having, either with her employer, other people, ex-boyfriends, other friends,” Yentes said. “There are a lot of contacts that she had that we just don’t have all of the information about.”

Family, private investigator work to keep Gilbert murder case from going cold

There are no suspects and no arrests in Rachel Hansen's murder. Now, her family is working with a private investigator to keep the case from going cold.

www.azfamily.com

Thank God! Praying they find answers and justice for Rachel.

 

[bombardier]

That is what my take is also. She said on the 911 call that she didn’t know the person. Since she just moved there, I hope they looked closely at the previous tenants enemies.

I'm also considering that someone was watching her moving in and knew she was a young girl living alone. either as an easy robbery target or an SA target (either unreported or for whatever reason it didnt go his way)...

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1830234123337605327

 

[Ssschu]

New information:

In the documents obtained by 12News, it is stated that someone threatened Rachel Hansen in the weeks before she was killed.

The Gilbert Police Department found she called police in April of 2022 to allegedly report her fiancé's dad had threatened her, documents state.

When 12News asked Gilbert Police Department Assistant Chief Jim Bisceglie whether or not Rachel Hansen's fiancé's father was investigated, he did not confirm nor deny any such investigation took place.

"I can't, unfortunately, speak to everybody we've talked to," Bisceglie said. "Our detectives tirelessly investigated every lead, spoke to a lot of people, and followed up on every lead possible."

Documents reveal Gilbert woman murdered 2 years ago reported someone threatening her in the weeks before her death

Rachel Hansen was killed two years ago and her case remains unsolved. 12News went through 300 pages of reports, learning new details of the time before her death.

www.12news.com