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Three Theories. One Unsolved Murder. #truecrime #crimejunkie #unsolvedmysteries

February 24, 2026 / 01:23

This episode discusses the murder of Rachel Hansen, focusing on three main theories regarding her death. The theories include a possible intruder, disputes with her former employer, and involvement from her fiancé's father.

The first theory suggests that an intruder broke into Rachel's apartment and returned the following night to kill her, possibly mistaking her for someone else. This theory raises questions about the identity of the intended target.

The second theory centers on Rachel's recent firing from her job at a horse ranch, where disputes over her horse led to speculation about the ranch owners potentially targeting her. However, they were reportedly cleared of any involvement.

The final theory points to Gary Bailey, the father of Rachel's fiancé, who had allegedly threatened her weeks prior to the murder. On the night of the shooting, he called his son, claiming divine inspiration to save his life.

Each theory presents its own set of uncertainties, prompting listeners to consider which explanation seems most plausible.

TL;DR

Three theories about Rachel Hansen's murder involve an intruder, her former employer, and her fiancé's father.

Episode

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You guys, there are pretty much three
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main theories in Rachel Hansen's murder
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in this case, and none of them are
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perfect. So, Rachel had just moved back
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into her apartment after subleting it
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for 6 months. Neighbors believed that
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drugs were being sold there, and the
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place did smell heavily of weed. The
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night before, she was killed. Someone
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broke in, but then just ran when Rachel
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woke up. So, theory one is that this
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intruder came back the next night and
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shot Rachel. But maybe she wasn't
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exactly who they expected or were
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looking for. Like, was Rachel the wrong
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target? The second theory revolves
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around how Rachel had just been fired
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from her dream job at this horse ranch.
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There were some disputes. Rachel's horse
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dash was being held until some financial
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concerns were resolved and online
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speculation has kind of just exploded
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about the possibility that the owners of
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the ranch may have targeted Rachel, but
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they were reportedly cleared. So, the
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third and final theory is that Rachel's
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fiance's father, Gary Bailey, was
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involved in her death. Rachel had
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reported threats from him weeks before
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her murder. And the night she was shot,
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he called his son. This is again,
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Rachel's fiance, and told him to come
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home. And later, he allegedly told
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church members that the Holy Spirit told
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him to call his son that night to save
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his life. Now, again, none of these
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theories are perfect, but I'm curious,
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which one makes the most sense to you?

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Episode Highlights

  • Intruder Theory
    An intruder may have returned to kill Rachel, but was she the intended target?
    “Was Rachel the wrong target?”
    @ 00m 31s
    February 24, 2026
  • Conflict at the Ranch
    Rachel's recent firing from her dream job raises questions about possible motives.
    @ 00m 37s
    February 24, 2026
  • Threats from a Father-in-Law
    Rachel reported threats from her fiancé's father before her murder, raising suspicions.
    “The Holy Spirit told him to call his son that night.”
    @ 01m 12s
    February 24, 2026
  • Theories of Rachel Hansen's Murder
    Three main theories emerge, each with its own implications and uncertainties.
    “None of these theories are perfect.”
    @ 01m 16s
    February 24, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • Was Rachel the wrong target?
    Three Theories. One Unsolved Murder. #truecrime #crimejunkie #unsolvedmysteries
  • The Holy Spirit told him to call his son that night.
    Three Theories. One Unsolved Murder. #truecrime #crimejunkie #unsolvedmysteries
  • None of these theories are perfect.
    Three Theories. One Unsolved Murder. #truecrime #crimejunkie #unsolvedmysteries

Key Moments

  • Murder Theories00:02
  • Intruder Returns00:24
  • Fired from Dream Job00:35
  • Threats Reported01:00
  • Chilling Call01:12