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Rachelle Destefano Missing Person Case

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

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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's husband ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 20, 1986

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

    Sep 10, 2018

    Jan 04, 2024

    Rachelle

    Destefano

    72

    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

    06/03/2026


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