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Rachelle Destefano Missing Person Case

Last seen in Manalapan, New Jersey on Apr 20, 1986

Victim Details

Sep 10, 2018

Jan 04, 2024

Rachelle

Destefano

74

34

65 inches

66 inches

115 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Apr 20, 1986

Manalapan

New Jersey

Monmouth County

07726

40905

Manalapan Township Police Department

Manalapan

New Jersey

Monmouth County

07726

Jared Aronson

Sergeant

120 Route 522, New Jersey

7324464300

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.manalapanpolice.org/operations/detective/

1986-3917

1986-04-22

Manalapan Township Police Department

10614

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/09/2026


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Rachelle Elaine Destefano, a 34-year-old mother of two, vanished from her home on Tracy Drive in Manalapan, New Jersey. The last reported sighting of Rachelle was in the early morning hours, after a conversation with her husband regarding their plans for a divorce. Following this discussion, her husband went to bed, and by the next morning, Rachelle was gone. Concerned when she didn't make her usual contact, Rachelle's sister reached out to the family home. After being told by Rachelle ...
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Last Seen: Apr 20, 1986

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP52225 | NamUs
  • 4180DFNJ - Rachelle Elaine Destefano - Doe Network
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