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Rachel Cassidy, a 40-year-old woman from Youngstown, Ohio, has been missing since November 16, 2023. Standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing approximately 170 pounds, Rachel has distinct red hair and green eyes. Prior to her disappearance, she frequented the south side of Youngstown and was well-known in the area. Despite struggling with addiction and mental health issues for over 25 years, Rachel remained in contact with her family until her sudden disappearance, leaving them deeply concerned. ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 16, 2023

Victim Details

Mar 06, 2024

May 08, 2024

Rachel

Cassidy

41

40

66 inches

130 lbs

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

In the late fall of 2023, a 40-year-old woman named Rachel Lea Cassidy vanished from the streets of Youngstown, Ohio. She was last seen on November 16, 2023, a date that would mark the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for her loved ones. At the time of her disappearance, Rachel was navigating the hardships of homelessness, often staying on the south side of Youngstown and also known to spend time in the nearby city of Warren. As the weeks turned into months, the silence from Rachel grew more and more unsettling. Her family, increasingly worried by her lack of contact, officially reported her missing to the Youngstown Police Department on January 8, 2024. They emphasized that it was highly out of character for her to be out of touch for such an extended period, especially during the holiday season. Rachel is described as a Caucasian female with red or auburn hair and green eyes. Her height is noted as being around 5 feet 6 inches. She has distinctive tattoos, including the name “Salvatore” on her chest, and a shamrock with the phrase “Luck of the Irish” on one of her arms. Just before she disappeared, Rachel had been released from a hospital in Youngstown and had managed to borrow a friend's phone to call her sister, a final point of contact that now holds significant weight. It is believed that she did not have her own mobile device at the time she went missing. The investigation into Rachel's disappearance is being handled by the Youngstown Police Department, who have asked the public for any information that might lead to her whereabouts. In a collaborative effort, the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office joined the search, and together they planned to organize a joint search party. The case of Rachel Cassidy is a heart-wrenching story of a vulnerable individual who disappeared without a trace. The lack of available details has made the search for answers a challenging endeavor for both law enforcement and her family. Her loved ones continue to hope for her safe return, holding onto the memories of a daughter, sister, and friend who is deeply missed. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a family in anguish and a community concerned for one of its own.

Nov 16, 2023

Youngstown

Ohio

Mahoning County

No

138101

Youngstown Police Department

Youngstown

Ohio

Mahoning County

44509

116 West Boardman Street, Ohio

3307477911

Local

Law Enforcement

24-0045/24Y011136

2024-01-08

Youngstown Police Department

514

Red/Auburn

Green

Green

05/28/2026


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