Rosie Mae Pilcher, 22: Disappeared On The Way To Sister's Home In 1982
Little has been shared about this case.
There is so little information about Rosie Mae Pilcher. It has been decades since the 22-year-old went missing from North Portland, Oregon. A few reports about Rosie are circulating on the internet, but each contains only a sentence or two about the missing woman.
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According to agencies, Rosie Mae Pilcher was last seen on October 5, 1982. She was said to have been on her way to her sister’s house, but never arrived.
Where she was traveling from is unspecified. Yet, it was stated that Rosie had $50 to $60 on her person when she vanished. Outside of the mention of her sister, nothing else is publicly known about the young woman’s family life. Moreover, there is no information about her social circle, workplace, or leisure activities.
Rosie Mae Pilcher: What To Know
At the time of her disappearance, Rosie Mae Pilcher stood between 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet 7 inches tall. She weighed approximately 110 pounds. Rosie had black/brown hair and brown eyes. It’s also reported she may have been wearing a long purple dress with a white fur coat. Her dental records and DNA are reportedly on file, but her fingerprints are not.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Portland Police Bureau at (503) 823-0400 or their local authorities. The agency case number is 82-81827.
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Case Number: 82-81827
Agency: Portland Police Bureau
Phone: (503) 823-0400
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