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The Unsolved Murder of Rachel Anthony: A Minnesota Cold Case Still Seeking Answers

by | Jun 17, 2026 | News

In February 2001, 50-year-old Rachel Anthony was finishing her closing shift at Ultimate Liquors in Pine River, Minnesota, when she disappeared without a trace. Her car was found idling outside, her purse and coat were left behind, and six weeks later, her body was discovered near Breezy Point—turning a missing person case into one of Minnesota’s most haunting unsolved murders.

More than two decades later, the Rachel Anthony case remains open, with investigators still hoping one detail, one memory, or one long-held secret could finally bring answers. In this episode, we revisit the timeline, the final moments before Rachel vanished, and the lingering mystery surrounding the last person who may have seen her alive.

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This podcast series was born out of a desire to bring renewed awareness to Joseph’s case, hoping to find the answers his family still seeks. But “A Heavy Weight” isn’t stopping there—future seasons will focus on other cases that deserve the same attention and investigation, continuing the mission to uncover the truth and bring closure to those left in the dark.

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