Crime & Safety
Police Seek To Solve Cold Case After WilCo Woman's Disappearance
On the 18th-year anniversary of the disappearance of Rachel Cooke, 'persons of interest' sketches are released and a ceremony is staged.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — The sheriff's office on Friday released sketches of "persons of interest" in connection to the disappearance of a Williamson County woman — a case that has gone unsolved since occurring 18 years ago today.
The sketches were released ahead of a remembrance ceremony for the woman, Rachel Cooke, who disappeared the morning of Jan. 10, 2002, after the 19-year-old went out for a job. The noon ceremony took place at Georgetown High School, 2211 N. Austin Ave.
Cooke is believed to have exited her home at 9:30 a.m., and was last seen some 200 yards from her home. She was wearing a gray running outfit, Asics running shoes and toted a yellow Walkman to listen to music as she jogged. She was described at the time as standing five feet, three inches tall and weighing 115 pounds. Law enforcement officials previously said she also had two heart-shaped cherries tattooed on her left foot.
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WCSO Cold Case Unit has released new sketches of persons of interest in the case of Rachel Cooke. There is a reward of $100,000 for information leading to Cooke’s location. Info or submit a tip: 1-800–CALL-FBI 512-943-5204 or coldcasetips@wilco.org@SheriffChody @FBISanAntonio pic.twitter.com/g3OqICLJce
— Williamson County Sheriff's Office (@WilCoSheriffPIO) January 10, 2020
Nearly 20 years since her disappearance, law enforcement officials continue actively working the case. A $100,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Today we remember Rachel Cooke after 18 years of her disappearance. We will hold a remembrance ceremony at noon by the tree planted at the Georgetown High School. Our investigators continue to work hard to #BringRachelHome! @SheriffChody pic.twitter.com/zAuqMIHPwW
— Williamson County Sheriff's Office (@WilCoSheriffPIO) January 10, 2020
Those with information are urged to contact the FBI at 1-800–CALL-FBI or the Williamson County Cold Case Unit at (512) 943-5204 or via email at coldcasetips@wilco.org.
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