North American Missing Persons Network
 
Rachel Marie Mellon

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Left and center: Mellon, circa 1996 Right : Age-progression at age 19 (circa 2001)

Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: January 31, 1996 from Bolingbrook, Illinois
  • Classification: Endangered Missing
  • Date Of Birth: October 13, 1982
  • Age: 13
  • Height: 5'0"
  • Weight: 62 lbs.
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Race: Asian
  • Gender: Female
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Mole on the upper left side
    of her lip. Pierced ears.
  • Clothing: Yellow sweatpants, pink shirt and red slippers.
    She may have been wrapped in a blue blanket.
  • AKA: She may use the last name "Skemp".
  • NCIC Number: M-241349527
  • Case Number: NCMC814151

    • Details of Disappearance
    Rachel stayed home from school on January 31, 1996 due to an illness. She was last seen taking a nap in her bedroom at her family's residence in Bolingbrook, Illinois sometime during the afternoon. Vince left the house to take the family's dog for a walk in the afternoon while Rachel was asleep.

    Upon her stepfather's return, he did not check on Rachel. Rachel's disappearance was discovered by her family at approximately 5:00 p.m. Rachel's purse, coat and winter clothes were still at her home. Her disappearance remains unsolved and no arrests have been made in connection with her case.

    Investigating Agency
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Bolingbrook Police Department
    (630) 226-0600

    Source Information
    The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
    Bolingbrook Police Department
    The Daily Herald
    Remembering Rachel Mellon
    The Polly Klaas Foundation