148: Rachel Hurley

About this episode

This episode examines the unsolved murder of 14-year-old Rachel Hurley in Jupiter, Florida, exploring the timeline, evidence, and theories surrounding the case.

In the quiet coastal town of Jupiter, Florida, a brutal crime shattered the sense of safety in a close-knit community—and decades later, the truth still hasn’t been uncovered. In this episode, we examine the mysterious and heartbreaking murder of Rachel Hurley, a 14-year-old whose life was taken. Rachel was found in a crowded park on St. Patrick's Day, with family and friends close by. Despite extensive investigations, multiple theories, and years of public speculation, no one has ever been charged. We walk through the timeline of Rachel’s final hours, the evidence discovered at the scene, and the theories that have emerged over the years—from possible suspects to overlooked leads. We also explore how a crime like this could remain unsolved in a quiet town and what investigators believe might finally bring answers. More than three decades later, Rachel Hurley’s case remains one of Florida’s most haunting unsolved murders. If you have any information related to this case, please call crime stoppers at 1-800-458-8477. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

People in this episode

Host: Over My Dead Pod Co.

Topics covered

• unsolved murder
• true crime
• investigation
• Florida
• community impact
• cold case

Keywords

• Rachel Hurley
• unsolved murder
• Jupiter Florida
• true crime
• cold case
• investigation
• St. Patrick's Day

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: crime stoppers

Places: Jupiter, Florida

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