In 2002, a 19-year-old woman was visiting her family's home in Georgetown, Texas when she headed out for a morning run. When she didn’t return home, her family desperately reported her missing. But despite massive searches, numerous composite sketches, and even a gruesome confession, it’s still unclear what exactly happened to her. This is the story of Rachel Cooke.

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