
The person at the center of this case
Rodger Lewis Osborn
Justice for Rodger Lewis Osborn — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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What was the relationship between Rodger Osborn and Rick Kutej, and why did both men go missing around the same time?
Why were they in McAlester early on March 26 when they worked at a garage in Alderson—what was their purpose that morning?
What physical evidence or leads were found at Osborn's garage or along their route between Alderson and McAlester?
Rodger Lewis Osborn, a 60-year-old man, disappeared on March 26, 2003, after being last seen in the early morning hours in McAlester, Oklahoma, where he and a coworker had been working at his garage near 5th Street and US Highway 270 in Alderson. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not determined what happened to him or his coworker Rick Kutej, who also went missing around the same time. The case remains unsolved, and anyone with information about Rodger's whereabouts or the events of that morning is urged to contact the Pittsburg County Sheriff's Office.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP7727. Missing person: Rodger Lewis Osborn.
Last known contact: 2003-03-26 in Alderson, Pittsburg, OK. Circumstances: Rodger and Rick Kutej were working at Osborn's garage near 5th Street and US HWY 270 in Alderson, OK.
They were last seen in the early morning of March 26, 2003 in Mcalester. See NamUs MP 10531 Ricky Kutej Demographics: 60 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 4 in, 260 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: always wore blue jeans and t-shirts; Eyewear: prescription transitonl; Footwear: always wore nikes; Jewelry: watch gold rope chain with eagle on it.
Investigating agency: Pittsburg County Sheriff's Office | 03-1443 | 2003-04-02.
Rodger Lewis Osborn and coworker Rick Kutej were last seen in the early morning of March 26, 2003 in McAlester, Oklahoma after working at Osborn's garage.
Pittsburg County Sheriff's Office opened investigation case MP 7727 on April 2, 2003.
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