Rachelle O’Neil Tolleson, aged 20, was abducted from her home this past Wednesday night, March 17th. She was discovered missing 7:45 Thursday morning when her mother Pamela O’Neil went to visit Rachelle’s home on Mc Kinney Street. She went to return the cell phone that Rachelle had misplaced the night before when visiting her parent’s home. She found the back door to the home open, the groceries on the porch, and Rachelle’s 6-month-old infant daughter lying on the middle of the bed. There was no sign of Rachelle. (Some of the details of the case are being held in confidence since this is an on-going investigation.) Here are a few details we can say:
Rachelle was last seen at McCloud’s Grocery in Farmersville about 10 PM Wednesday when she stopped to buy some milk and diapers for her 6-month-old daughter. Rachelle’s father, Mark O’Neil; maternal grandfather, Victor Muller; and about 200 plus volunteers, which included police and local firefighters. The volunteers went out to look for clues to Rachelle’s disappearance. It will continue until we find her.
Some details on Rachelle:
RACHELLE O’NEIL TOLLESON,
Female, Aged 20.
Height: 5’2.” Weight: 110 pounds, petite. Shoulder length dark hair. Dark-brown eyes.
Rachelle’s car was recently stolen and retrieved. Her house keys included. This may not be related, but it is possible it could be.
Ever since Thursday local persons have made a great effort to find Rachelle. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday was a concentrated effort on all our parts. People on horseback, dirt bikes, and All Terrain Vehicles combed the wooded areas. Persons on foot with dogs looked for possible signs. Today I went on foot and combed over 5 miles of wooded area. I then went back to the fire hall to rest, but then an airplane became available with a short time span to fly safely. I went with pilot Mark Hixon of Merit, and Debbie Hamby of the Princeton Fire Department. I am afraid to fly, but I felt so strong about this issue of the abducted young woman that I forgot all about being afraid, and volunteered to go. I am glad I did. Some of these pictures were taken from the air when we spotted some volunteers as we searched for clues over McKinney, Princeton, Farmersville, and all of Lake Lavon. We found nothing, which is a relief, for this gives us hope to find the young mother alive and well. We all pray for her safe return to her home. We will keep looking.
The whole community has come together to help. This young woman represents the future of our town. She is a friend, and a daughter that is special as our very own family.
If anyone knows the location of Rachelle O’Neil Tolleson Please call 972-782-6141. All calls will be kept in strict confidence. A growing reward is also offered for her safe return.
Joe L. Blevins
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