The person at the center of this case
Solomon Gomile Rose III (nickname: Poon)
Missing Person · Open
54 years waiting · since 1972
Missing Person: Solomon Gomile Rose III
Justice for Solomon Gomile Rose III (nickname: Poon) — the trail went cold in 1972, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Who was the juvenile female seen with Solomon at Mondawmin Shopping Center on April 1, 1972, and what does she remember about that day?
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Lead #2Were there any other witnesses present at Mondawmin Shopping Center who observed Solomon or the juvenile female?
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Lead #3Why has there been no trace or credible sighting of Solomon in over 50 years despite his distinctive appearance and clothing?
Solomon Gomile Rose III, a 3-year-old boy, disappeared on April 1, 1972, from Mondawmin Shopping Center in Baltimore, Maryland, while in the company of a juvenile female. Despite decades of investigation, his whereabouts remain unknown and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have never been fully resolved. This case remains open with the Baltimore Police Department, and any information about Solomon's fate could bring closure to his family.
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NamUs case MP2833. Missing person: Solomon Gomile Rose III.
Last known contact: 1972-04-01 in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. Circumstances: Solomon was last seen on April 1, 1972.
He was last seen in the company of a juvenile female at the Mondawmin Shopping Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Solomon was last known to be wearing a navy blue turtleneck shirt, blue and white checkered pants, a brown coat, and tan shoes.
He may go by the nickname Poon. Demographics: 3 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 3 ft 0 in, 38 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Dark blue turtle-neck shirt, blue and white checkered pants, dark brown fake fur coat with smooth fur; Footwear: Tan buck shoes.
Investigating agency: Baltimore Police Department Missing Person Unit | 726D01737.
Timeline of Events
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1972-04-01
Solomon Gomile Rose III disappears
3-year-old Solomon was last seen at Mondawmin Shopping Center in Baltimore, Maryland, in the company of a juvenile female. He was wearing a navy blue turtleneck shirt, blue and white checkered pants, a brown coat, and tan shoes.
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Incident:April 1, 1972
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 1972
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4439847385
You can remain anonymous