Thursday marked another heavy passage of time for the family of Rachel Hansen, the 19-year-old whose life was violently taken three years ago in her Gilbert apartment. Despite the ongoing efforts by authorities, the quest to find her killer continues amidst renewed yet cautious optimism from Rachel’s parents. “We never imagined to be here, three years later,” Todd and Kim Hansen said in a statement obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix, expressing the prolonged agony of not having closure.
Initial reports were scant on leads. A heavily redacted 300-page report released by Gilbert Police mentioned a person of interest, but the investigation came to a halt as it was listed as suspended due to the lack of leads. Yet, the tide seems to have shifted somewhat. The Hansens have revealed that recent discussions with detectives have unearthed “some good leads and good information,” as they strive for answers and justice for their daughter. These updates, while not publicly detailed, could signify movement in an otherwise stagnant case, reported FOX 10.
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