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Sep 23, 2013
Jan 12, 2024
Raechelle
Wright
44
30
61 inches
115 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
On a summer day in 2010, 30-year-old Raechelle L. Wright was with a group of friends along the Scioto River in Shadeville, Ohio. The group was reportedly fishing when Raechelle entered the water. Tragically, she was quickly overcome by the strong currents of the river and was swept away. According to some accounts, Raechelle had waded into the river following an argument with someone in her group. Her fiancé, who was present at the time, later mentioned that she had been drinking before she went into the water. The initial search for Raechelle was hampered by storms and the fast-moving river, making the rescue efforts incredibly challenging for dive teams. Raechelle was a white female with red or auburn hair and blue eyes. She was approximately 5'1" tall and weighed around 115 pounds. She had piercings in her lower lip and ears. At the time of her disappearance, she was a resident of Columbus, Ohio. The search for her continued in the days following the incident, but despite the efforts of dive teams, she was not located. The dangerous conditions of the Scioto River at the time made the search operation perilous. The disappearance of Raechelle Wright has left her loved ones with unanswered questions and profound grief. Her body has never been recovered, leaving her case open. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office investigated her disappearance and has encouraged anyone with information to come forward. The circumstances surrounding her entry into the river, coupled with the powerful currents, have led authorities to believe she likely drowned. The case serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers of strong river currents and the lasting impact of a person's sudden and unresolved disappearance.
Jun 03, 2010
Lockbourne
Ohio
Franklin County
43137
31365
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Columbus
Ohio
,
01-10-004551
2010-06-03
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Red/Auburn
Blue
Blue
No
06/02/2026
