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Rose Cole Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oakland, California on Jul 01, 1973

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Mar 04, 2024

Rose

Cole

69

16

63 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jul 01, 1973

Oakland

California

Alameda County

94612

No

26488

Oakland Police Department

Oakland

California

Alameda County

94607

Brad Sides

Police Officer, Missing Persons

455 7th Street, California

5102383641

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.oaklandca.gov/departments/police

07-017109

Oakland Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/30/2026


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Rose Lena Cole, a 16-year-old girl, was last seen in the summer of 1973 in Oakland, California. Her disappearance is closely tied to her stay at the Synanon Foundation, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that later became notorious for its cult-like practices. Originally from Flint, Michigan, Rose had been court-ordered to join Synanon after admitting to drug use and running away frequently. At some point between the fall of 1972 and the summer of 1973, Rose disappeared from the facility. ...
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Last Seen: Jul 01, 1973

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  • Rose Cole | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Rose Lena Cole | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
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    Has anyone dived deep into the details surrounding Synanon when it comes to Rose Lena Cole? It's so ... ...Read More
    07/28/2024
    I recently came across Rose Lena Cole's case and something about Synanon is just fascinating yet dis... ...Read More
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    Has anyone ever wondered about what life at Synanon was really like for those kids forced to be ther... ...Read More
    04/27/2023
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