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Racheyl Brinson’s excursion to a hunting club in November 2001 ended in tragedy when she was discovered dead one evening by her husband, Steve. While the authorities swiftly ruled it an accident, Racheyl’s family was not convinced.
The first half of ‘Still a Mystery: Suspicious Circumstances’ on Investigation Discovery dives into the circumstances surrounding Racheyl’s unusual death and what transpired in the aftermath. So, if you’re interested in the same, here’s what we know.
Racheyl Brinson’s Cause Of Death
Racheyl Brinson, the oldest of three children, grew raised in rural Georgia. She was a lively child who enjoyed horseback riding, shooting, and fishing. Racheyl was also interested in athletics and had been a member of the softball and basketball teams in high school. In June 1991, she married Steve Brinson after graduating from high school. They had been high school sweethearts, and he had been the first boy she had ever dated. Cole, the couple’s son, was born in October 1999.
Racheyl dropped Cole off at her mother’s house on November 25, 2001, and drove to the Mumford Island Hunting Club in Woodbine, Georgia, where Steve was residing at the time. However, at about 6 p.m., he called 911 to report that his wife was unresponsive.
Authorities came to find the 32-year-old traumatized woman, and initial indications suggested she had fallen off a hunting stand. Racheyl died as a result of blunt force head injuries, according to the coroner, and his death was deemed an accident.
Was Racheyl Brinson Murdered?
When questioned by authorities, Steve stated that he and Racheyl drank some beer before walking out to their hunting positions at 4:30 p.m. However, according to the show, Racheyl opted to relocate to a new hunting stand, a decrepit one that hadn’t been used in years due to safety concerns. Steve went off his stand around 5:45 p.m. and looked for Racheyl.
Steve discovered his wife face down on top of her weapon, which was concealed beneath her right shoulder. He dialed 911 and attempted CPR, but she was declared dead. Pictures were not taken during the autopsy, and the medical examiner later admitted to not being thorough because she was unaware of the domestic abuse history.
While Steve and Racheyl had been married for many years, problems began to emerge early on. Steve had cheated on his wife, but according to the episode, they opted to work things out rather than divorce. So the couple had a child together in the hopes that it would help. However, it was stated that Steve had a strained relationship with their kid. Racheyl realized Steve had cheated on her again in the days leading up to the tragedy.
In addition, she called 911 in July 2001 to say that her husband was suicidal and had threatened to murder her. Racheyl’s parents phoned 911 the following month, concerned about her well-being. The family had noticed her bruises and wanted her to leave Steve. Racheyl afterward informed her loved ones that she had decided to divorce Steve.
He moved out of their house and began living in their hunting club trailer. Racheyl allegedly traveled to the hunting club on November 25, 2001, to inform Steve about the divorce, according to loved ones. According to the show, Royce Proctor, Steve’s friend, informed the cops that he overheard Steve telling his father, “I don’t know. I messed up. Racheyl is no longer alive.”
Another witness claimed to have heard something similar from Steve and misinterpreted it as an admission of guilt. Furthermore, Steve’s actions following Racheyl’s death aroused suspicions. According to the show, he started asking about her insurance and whether it would double because she died in an accident. Racheyl died of blunt force head injuries as a result of the fall, according to the autopsy report, and she had a high blood alcohol concentration.
Despite having a scar from melanoma surgery, Racheyl had no distinguishing signs on her body, according to the report. This raised concerns about the autopsy that was performed. According to the show, the family hired private detectives in November 2003, believing Steve murdered Racheyl after an incident after she revealed the divorce to him. Regardless, the matter is closed, and Steve has never been charged in connection with Racheyl’s death.
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