
The person at the center of this case
Riley Samuel Rose
Justice for Riley Samuel Rose — the trail went cold in 1978, but the truth hasn't.
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What were Riley's activities and associations in Sallisaw on July 24, 1978?
Who were the last people to see or speak with Riley before his disappearance?
Why were the circumstances of his disappearance classified as unknown?
Riley Samuel Rose, a 41-year-old male, disappeared on July 24, 1978, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under unknown circumstances. Nearly five decades have passed with no confirmed sightings or resolution, leaving fundamental questions about what happened that day unanswered. Anyone with information about Riley's whereabouts or the events surrounding his disappearance is urged to contact the Sequoyah County District Attorney's Office.
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Official wording
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.
Riley Samuel Rose was last known to be in contact in Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
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