When a beloved elementary school teacher is found dead in Maryland just off the Appalachian Trail, news of his murder is met with disbelief. Despite investigators’ efforts, a puzzling case goes cold in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
This is Keep Tryst Rd in Sandy Hook, Maryland (just outside of Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia). The road is rural, beautiful and part of it runs congruent with the Appalachian Trail and the C&O Canal (which briefly intersect). It’s also where someone took 43-year-old Jeff Rowland’s life in 2002. Jeff was a beloved elementary school teacher and community member in nearby Charles Town, West Virginia. His case remains unsolved, and tips should be reported to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. #truecrime#truecrimetok#unsolved#appalachia
Jeff was a lifelong resident of Charles Town, WV–a small town just minutes away from Harpers Ferry (pictured). Harpers Ferry is widely considered the halfway point of the Appalachian Trail, and draws visitors from all over the world. Jeff’s body was found just outside of Harpers Ferry. Image source: Mark Fickett.Jeff Rowland was 43-years-old when he was murdered. He was a dedicated 4th Grade teacher, a caring son to his elderly parents and an active member of his community in Charles Town, WV. Image source: family photo.Jeff’s body was found by a jogger just off the Appalachian Trail in the unincorporated area of Sandy Hook, Maryland. He had been fatally shot. Image source: Google Maps.
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