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Rose Mallen Missing Person Case

Last seen in South Pasadena, California on Sep 7, 2002

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Victim Details

Jun 25, 2014

Jan 23, 2020

Rose

Mallen

70

46

65 inches

130 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Sep 7, 2002

South Pasadena

California

Los Angeles County

15444

South Pasadena Police Department

South Pasadena

California

Los Angeles County

91030

1422 Mission Street, California

6264037270

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.southpasadenaca.gov/government/departments/police

02-2363

South Pasadena Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 17, 2026


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Rose Mary Mallen: Disappeared

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25111) and 5 other sources
Rose Mary Mallen, a 46-year-old woman from South Pasadena, California, went missing on September 7, 2002. That day, her husband dropped her off at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, intending to park the car while she went inside. However, when he returned, Mallen had disappeared. She never checked into the hospital and left behind essential items, including her wallet, money, and identification.

Mallen had several medical conditions and urgently required her medication, raising concerns that she could have been unstable without it. She was last seen wearing a long tan dress and a tan blouse, and had a distinctive four-inch, diamond-shaped burn scar on her upper right leg. Despite searches and investigations, her case remains unsolved, and her whereabouts are still unknown.

Law enforcement continues to investigate, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the South Pasadena Police Department.
Last Seen: Sep 7, 2002

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Rose Mary Mallen - The Charley Project
  • Rose Mary Mallen | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP25111
  • 3529DFCA - Rose Mary Mallen - Doe Network
  • Public's Help Sought in Finding Missing Woman - Los Angeles Times

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    84%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3145
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3145 • Found Dec 30, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 71%173 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California
    UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP80466
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP80466 • Found Apr 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Angeles National Forest, California - unidentified case UP2963
    Jane Doe — Angeles National Forest, California
    UP2963 • Found Dec 20, 2007
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 44–56 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP89347
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP89347 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Green vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP59708
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP59708 • Found Aug 24, 2019
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP11899
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP11899 • Found Nov 19, 2013
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP156951
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP156951 • Found Feb 24, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Corona, California
    UP16684 • Found Mar 27, 2012
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 98%115 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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