For over four decades, the chilling mystery of three missing friends has left investigators and families in a haunting state of uncertainty. On December 23, 1974, Rachel Trlica, Renee Wilson, and Julie Moseley set out for what should have been a routine day of last-minute Christmas shopping at the mall, but that ordinary outing spiraled into darkness when they vanished without a trace. Despite relentless searches, countless leads, and exhaustive interviews, the fate of Rachel, Renee, and Julie remains shrouded in mystery.

In this episode we delve into the perplexing details of their disappearance, the profound impact on their loved ones, and the enduring questions that continue to puzzle those searching for answers. Join us as we explore this haunting case and the quest for closure that still resonates today.

CONTACT:

Email: unsolvedunbelievableunjust@gmail.com

SOURCES:

• Star-Telegram Article:
  Hinton, A. (2018, January 11). The mystery of the Fort Worth trio: Three girls vanished without a trace in 1974. Star-Telegram. Retrieved from https://www.star-telegram.com/latest-news/article190898639.html

  
  



• NBC DFW Article:
  McCoy, B. (2021, October 6). Volunteer diver to drag cars from Benbrook Lake possibly tied to Fort Worth missing trio. NBC DFW. Retrieved from https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/volunteer-diver-to-drag-cars-from-benbrook-lake-possibly-tied-to-fort-worth-missing-trio/245582/

  
  



• NBC DFW Article:
  McCoy, B. (2022, July 12). Nearly 50 years later, billboards aim to regenerate tips in Fort Worth missing girls cold case. NBC DFW. Retrieved from https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/nearly-50-years-later-billboards-aim-to-regenerate-tips-in-fort-worth-missing-girls-cold-case/3265549/

  
  



• Uncovered Article:
  Uncovered. (n.d.). The disappearance of the Fort Worth trio. Retrieved from https://uncovered.com/the-disappearance-of-the-fort-worth-trio/

  
  



• Missing Angels Blog:
  Peters, D. (2009, November). For Worth missing trio: Mary, Rachel, and Julie. Missing Angels Blog. Retrieved from https://deaniepeters-missingangels.blogspot.com/2009/11/for-worth-missing-trio-mary-rachel.html

  
  



• WFAA Article:
  WFAA Staff. (2022, August 24). Melissa Highsmith case giving renewed hope in one of Fort Worth's biggest unsolved mysteries. WFAA. Retrieved from https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/melissa-highsmith-case-giving-renewed-hope-one-of-fort-worth-biggest-unsolved-mysteries/287-87310697-5813-42f1-b457-b9ae5a0db978

  
  



• Hometown by Handlebar Article:
  Hometown by Handlebar. (2020, February 24). The Fort Worth trio: An enduring mystery. Hometown by Handlebar. Retrieved from https://hometownbyhandlebar.com/?p=32310