Mother's Unsolved Murder Forces Siblings to Live Apart

The murder of Rachel Morin, a 37-year-old mother of five, remains unsolved after more than two months. One of the tragic consequences of her death is that her children are no longer able to live together in the same home. Two of the children remain at the family home, while two others have been relocated to a separate residence miles away. The oldest child is living with their father.

The impact of their mother's loss has been particularly difficult for one of the children, who is on the autism spectrum. Michael Morin, Rachel's sibling, shared that the child has been struggling emotionally, and their statements about the situation are heart-wrenching.

Authorities describe the suspect as a Hispanic man in his early to mid-20s, approximately 5'9" and weighing around 160 pounds. While investigators continue to pursue leads, the Morin family has partnered with a law firm to launch a digital campaign aimed at reaching non-English speakers who may have information about Rachel's death. They hope that this outreach effort will generate additional leads.

In a positive development, over $53,000 has been raised on GoFundMe to support the Morin family during this challenging time.

Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler has expressed concerns that the suspect may be a serial killer, urging the public to remain vigilant. He believes that if the individual is not apprehended soon, the risk of future attacks increases. Gahler emphasizes that until the suspect is in custody, communities across the country—and possibly beyond—may be at risk.

In order to aid in the investigation, the sheriff encourages people to continue sharing the video footage of the suspect and send any credible tips to [email protected].

Hands-On Learning: Joppatowne Elementary Introduces Lego League Program for Fourth and Fifth Graders

Joppatowne Elementary has recently been awarded a $9,000 grant to support their Lego League team, which is designed for fourth and fifth graders. The Lego League Challenge is an international competition created by FIRST, aimed at elementary and middle school students. Through this program, children between the ages of 4 and 16 are introduced to science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on learning experiences.

The students at Joppatowne Elementary will be able to engage in various activities, including research, problem-solving, building, and programming their own Lego robot. These robots will then be used to complete missions in a robotics game. The grant funds have allowed the school to acquire challenge class packs, LEGO Education SPIKE sets, and engineering notebooks.

The support for this grant comes from the DOD STEM Program and DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center. The school expressed their gratitude towards these organizations for their generous support. They believe that this funding will greatly inspire and encourage their students to enhance their critical thinking skills.

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