The person at the center of this case
Riley Samuel Rose
Missing Person · Open
47 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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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Were there any witnesses who saw Riley on or around July 24, 1978 in Sallisaw?
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clue
Lead #2What were the specific circumstances surrounding Riley's disappearance that day?
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contact
Lead #3Who was Riley in contact with on his last known date, and what was the nature of that contact?
Riley Samuel Rose, a 41-year-old male, was last known to be in contact on July 24, 1978, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, leaving significant gaps in understanding what happened that day. Despite decades passing, investigators continue to seek information that could shed light on his fate and help bring closure to this long-standing case.
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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:May 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 24, 1978
Last Updated:May 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9187759131
You can remain anonymous