Search for Rachael Anderson continues

Summary

Captain Dan Hally says lab results could hold clues, area near Moscow recently searched and may be searched again.

Story Published: Mar 5, 2011 at 1:08 PM PST

Story Updated: Mar 5, 2011 at 1:08 PM PST

LEWISTON - Rachael Anderson went missing almost 11 months ago. And the Asotin County Sheriff's Office said the case is still an active one.

"The main part of the investigation right now is we're awaiting lab results. We are starting to get results back from the Idaho State Lab," said Captain Dan Hally. "Those results we believe will be beneficial to the resolution of this case. We're still awaiting some lab results from the Washington State Lab."

Hally said items from various locations, including the SUV last driven by Anderson, are being tested.

"We just have to keep in mind that the lab is an over-stretched resource, both Idaho State and Washington State Lab. They're moving as quick as they can," said Hally. "And they have to be thorough. We don't want them to hurry things. That wouldn't serve anybody well. And so we understand and we are as patient as we can be, but we certainly do understand the frustrations of the family and how long this process can take."

Hally said they are continuing to follow up on leads.

"We continue to search sites that we come up with information, possible locations for Rachael," said Hally. "Just this last weekend we searched a site in the Moscow area. There were negative results, but we still haven't ruled that site out."

Hally said they have not spoken with Anderson's estranged husband Charles Capone recently. He's in prison on an unrelated federal firearms charge.

"He does remain a person of interest in this case and we'll just have to see where the evidence leads us," said Hally.

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