Rachelle Elaine Destefano, 34, vanished from her home on Tracy Drive in Manalapan, New Jersey. The last reported sighting was in the early morning after a conversation with her husband about plans for a divorce; he went to bed and by morning she was gone. Her sister reported her missing to the Manalapan Township Police Department on April 22, 1986, after finding inconsistencies in the husband’s account and his being home from work when called the following day.

Rachelle was described as 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 6 inches, about 115 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair that may have been dyed blonde. She had pierced ears and was likely wearing a gold wedding band. Family members said the days before her disappearance were tense; she had spoken of marital problems and her father stayed with her overnight and left when she appeared to be in good spirits.

Her family hired a private detective and offered a reward, but those efforts did not locate her. Over the years investigators have noted suspicious behavior by her husband, including later fraud involving Rachelle’s name after she disappeared and an inquiry when a later estranged wife’s car was set on fire. The Manalapan Township Police Department continues to list the case as open.

If anyone knew Rachelle, her movements around April 1986, or has information that could help, please come forward.