The Conclusion of the Rachel Morin Investigation: An International Manhunt to Catch a Killer
Release Date: 08/13/2025
The Conclusion of the Rachel Morin Investigation: An International Manhunt to Catch a Killer
Into the Sheriff's Spotlight
This week, two years after her tragic death, the man convicted of brutally raping and murdering Rachel Morin on the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air, MD, was finally sentenced. In this Special Edition of Into the Sheriff’s Spotlight, Sheriff Gahler and Colonel Davis sit down with members of our Criminal Investigations Division to revisit the case that not only shook our community, but also captured international attention. They discuss never-before-released details, from the early hours of the missing persons report, to the heartbreaking discovery of Rachel's body, and the investigation that...
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School Resource Officers and School Safety
Into the Sheriff's Spotlight
In this episode, Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler and Colonel William Davis are joined by Corporal Amanda Ross and Sergeant Buddy Breidenbaugh for an in-depth discussion on school safety and the critical role of the School Resource Officer (SRO). Together, they explore how the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responds school threats, the day-to-day responsibilities of SROs, and the challenges law enforcement faces when addressing juvenile crime. They also discuss recent legislation that impacts how agencies can protect both students and staff.
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Cold Cases and Con Artists
Into the Sheriff's Spotlight
In the first half of this episode, Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler and Colonel William Davis are joined by special guests Captain Andy Lane and Sergeant Chris Maddox to discuss local cold cases in Harford County and how agencies utilize modern tools to solve past crimes. In the second half, Sheriff Gahler and Colonel Davis speak with Detective Emma Schueler and Detective Chris Sergent about recent scams occurring across the country, how to recognize these scams, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones from them.
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Joyrides and Justice
Into the Sheriff's Spotlight
In the first half of this episode, Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler and Colonel William Davis are joined by special guest Lieutenant Brandon Underhill to discuss the rise in juvenile car thefts across Maryland and the underlying causes of this troubling trend. In the second half, Corporal Tammy Burns returns to share her compelling account of a complex case involving three separate crime scenes, a missing firearm, and a single juvenile witness.
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Six Months Later: An In-Depth Discussion on the Rachel Morin Investigation
Into the Sheriff's Spotlight
This week marked six months since Rachel Morin was needlessly and tragically killed while on the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air. We sat down with Captain Andy Lane, who is overseeing the investigation to find Rachel’s killer to record this Special Edition of Into The Sheriff’s Spotlight with never before released details. We hope you will please take a listen.
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Firearms and Firestarters
Into the Sheriff's Spotlight
In the first half of this episode, Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler is joined by Colonel William Davis and special guest Erik Robey, HCSO's Director of Legislative and Community Affairs. Together, they discuss your rights under the 2nd Amendment and the efforts that some legislators have undertaken to restrict them. On May 9, 2019, at 2:28 a.m., a third-floor occupant, Ernest Lee, called 911 to report a fire at his townhome in Edgewood, Maryland. The fire would ultimately result in a tragic outcome, injuring two residents and claiming the lives of Mr. Lee and two others. ...
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Cannibals and Cannabis
Into the Sheriff's Spotlight
With the recent legalization of recreational marijuana in Maryland, Harford County Sheriff, Jeffrey Gahler, sits down with special guest, Ed Norris, a former police commissioner and renowned law enforcement analyst. Together they dissect the potential impact the legalization of marijuana has on law enforcement, public safety, and the community at large. Prepare yourself for a chilling narrative as Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler invites Captain Andy Lane, a seasoned detective with an illustrious career, to recount his personal experience with a haunting homicide investigation involving cannibalism....
info_outlineThis week, two years after her tragic death, the man convicted of brutally raping and murdering Rachel Morin on the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air, MD, was finally sentenced.
In this Special Edition of Into the Sheriff’s Spotlight, Sheriff Gahler and Colonel Davis sit down with members of our Criminal Investigations Division to revisit the case that not only shook our community, but also captured international attention.
They discuss never-before-released details, from the early hours of the missing persons report, to the heartbreaking discovery of Rachel's body, and the investigation that sparked a nationwide manhunt to bring her killer to justice.
We hope you’ll take the time to listen.