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What Do You Do When Your Daughter’s Murder Goes Unsolved? #truecrime #unsolvedmysteries

February 27, 2026 / 00:38

This episode covers the unsolved murder of Rachel Hansen, the creation of Rachel's Rescue by her mother Kim, and the importance of keeping Rachel's memory alive.

Rachel Hansen was shot in her apartment nearly four years ago, and despite extensive police investigations, no arrests have been made. Her mother, Kim, expresses her fear that Rachel's story will be forgotten.

In response to the tragedy, Kim founded Rachel's Rescue, a dog and puppy rescue organization in Arizona. This initiative reflects Rachel's love for animals and aims to honor her memory.

The episode highlights Kim's efforts to combine compassion with the pursuit of justice, showing how she channels her grief into helping others.

TLDR

Kim Hansen creates Rachel's Rescue to honor her daughter Rachel, whose murder remains unsolved after four years.

Episode

0:38
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What do you do when your daughter's murder goes unsolved? It's been almost four years since Rachel Hansen was shot
00:00:07
in her apartment. Police say they've exhausted every lead, but there have been no arrests and no suspects named.
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And Rachel's mom, Kim, is terrified of one thing, that her daughter's story will fade away. So, she did something
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about it. Kim created Rachel's Rescue, a dog and puppy rescue in Arizona, to help
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keep Rachel's name alive because Rachel loved animals. And if justice isn't moving forward, at least compassion can.

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Episode Highlights

  • Rachel's Rescue: A Mother's Mission
    Kim created a dog rescue to honor her daughter Rachel, who loved animals.
    “Kim created Rachel's Rescue, a dog and puppy rescue in Arizona.”
    @ 00m 21s
    February 27, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • If justice isn't moving forward, at least compassion can.
    What Do You Do When Your Daughter’s Murder Goes Unsolved? #truecrime #unsolvedmysteries

Key Moments

  • Unsolved Murder00:02
  • Creating a Legacy00:21
  • Compassion Over Justice00:33
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