Search resumes for missing Riverside mother Cheryl Coker

DAYTON — The Ohio/Midwest chapter of Texas EquuSearch is back in the Dayton area today to resume the search for Riverside mother Cheryl Coker.

>>Texas EquuSearch returns to search for Cheryl Coker of Riverside

According to the chapter’s Facebook, the search commenced at 8 a.m., with the command center at St. Helen’s Church, 5086 Burkhardt Road, in the “Smith” building.

All searchers must be at least 18 with a valid ID, dressed appropriately for the weather and for wooded terrain.

The weekend of April 6 was the first time the public could join professionals in the last search for the Riverside mom. She is the subject of a homicide investigation.

>>Cheryl Coker homicide: Public joins final Texas EquuSearch

Prior to that April weekend search, Texas EquuSearch spent six weekends searching the Dayton area for any sign of Coker. Each search turned up items of interest, the organizatin said.

Coker was last seen Oct. 2, 2018, dropping off her daughter at school in Riverside. Police have identified her husband, Bill, as a person of interest. Riverside police have not pursued charges against Bill Coker, who has maintained his innocence.