Katharina Buczek
The justice process was long and grueling for Rachael, her family, and their community. Still, Rachael’s friends and family were thankful to receive closure.
“I am so glad they found him guilty. Although it won’t bring Rachael back, it won’t give her kids hugs and kisses or her grand baby’s grandma’s love, but it will bring some measure of peace. May he rot in hell for all of eternity,” wrote Janice Hooper Tucker on September 17, 2014.
“I remember meeting Rachael while I was in high school. I was friends and teammates with Ashley and Amber. I remember how charismatic and kind-hearted she was. She was always loads of fun to be around. It really hurt my heart to hear she was missing. To this day, I am still in a state of disbelief. I know it does not bring any of you any real comfort, but at least Capone will never enjoy life again. He will live in a state of self-inflicted torture inside that cell. And, Rachael can finally rest in peace,” wrote Diana Marie on September 18, 2014.
Jennifer Shane, one of the Facebook group’s administrators who had been updating the community tirelessly, also spoke to Rachael that day.
“Victory! We did it, my dearest friend. Justice. My heart misses you each and every day. This lightens the burden that we have all carried for the last four and a half years,” wrote Jennifer Shane on September 18, 2014.
Since 2014, the Facebook group has remained active. The community still thinks of Rachael daily and often writes to share memories or wish her family the best. Rachael loved everyone to the fullest, and her loss will forever mar the community.
