The person at the center of this case
Riley Samuel Rose
Missing Person · Open
48 years waiting · since 1978
Missing Person: Riley Samuel Rose
Justice for Riley Samuel Rose — the trail went cold in 1978, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the specific circumstances of Riley's last contact on July 24, 1978?
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Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Riley's activities or whereabouts on or around July 24, 1978?
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Lead #3What prompted the investigation to be reopened or reviewed in 2022?
Riley Samuel Rose, a 41-year-old male, was last known to be in contact on July 24, 1978, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown, leaving significant gaps in understanding what happened. Anyone with information about Riley's whereabouts or the events of that day is urged to contact the Sequoyah County District Attorney's Office.
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Sequoyah County District Attorney's Office District 27
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP89053. Missing person: Riley Samuel Rose.
Last known contact: 1978-07-24 in Sallisaw, Sequoyah, OK. Circumstances: Unknown Demographics: 41 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Sequoyah County District Attorney's Office District 27 | DTF-22-S-031 | 2022-02-18.
Timeline of Events
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1978-07-24
Last Known Contact
Riley Samuel Rose was last known to be in contact in Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma
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Case Information
Incident:July 24, 1978
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 24, 1978
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9187759131
You can remain anonymous