Fond Memories Shared At Rachel Morin Honor And Remembrance Walk

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Community members joined family members of slain mom of five Rachel Morin, as well as the Harford County Sheriff's Office, for a memorial walk Aug. 4.

Before supporters ventured down the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air near where Morin's body was found, people shared memories of Morin.

"In spite of the rain, we had folks who traveled from several states to be with our family to show support and our very loving community who has walked beside us this whole year," Patty Morin commented on Facebook. "It was an emotionally hard day. But a very rich day."

The sheriff's office thanked everyone for attending the walk, as well.

"We were touched by the outpouring of support and the shared stories that reminded us of Rachel's presence. The walk was a beautiful tribute as friends and family walked together in reflection and solidarity," the sheriff's office posted on Facebook.

Morin was reported missing after going for a run on the popular trail in August 2023. Her body was found not far from the trail. DNA found at the scene of a Los Angeles assault involving a mother and her young child was linked to the Maryland crime scene.

That led investigators to Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, who was was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 14 on unrelated charges. He has been charged with six criminal counts in Morin's death: first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first-degree rape, second-degree rape, first-degree assault and second-degree assault.

Photos below are courtesy of the Harford County Sheriff's Office

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