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bethdot · 06-22-2005, 01:38 PM

Hey Everybody,
I was just wondering if anyone has ever seen the Unsolved Mysteries episode about Helen Rose. She was a Native American that lived in Canada. When she was young she got in a fight with her dad and left to fight in World War II. I tried to find her story on the website, but it wasn't on there. The update on TV said that she was living in New York with her daughter and granddaughter. I was just wondering if anyone had some more information on the story. Like what tribe was she a part of and what did she do in the 50 years that she was missing? I thought the whole idea of the circumstances were intriguing.

Brent88 · 06-22-2005, 01:40 PM

It was just on Lifetime at Noon.

Goofyman · 06-23-2005, 05:22 PM

The update said that she was found and that a reunion was planned, and I think the reunion might be in another episode in an 'update' section, but I haven't seen anything about it.

Awsi Dooger · 06-23-2005, 10:44 PM

I saw that segment a day or two ago and it struck me that I didn't remember the promised update. I don't think it exists.

My impression is Helen Rose probably wouldn't have wanted a high profile update or any publicity that went along. If she was intent on "you'll never see me again" and followed thru on that, she doesn't sound like the type who would embrace an emotional reunion, let alone one captured for national TV.

Besides, that is an old episode and it might be too late. The segment said Helen Rose was born in 1925. She would be 80, if still alive, and the others from her tribe who appeared in the UM segment seemed to be her elders.

Hambone2421 · 07-05-2022, 02:00 PM

My apologies for bumping such an old thread. I just viewed this segment for this first time. There was in fact an update stating that the night of the original broadcast (12/18/91), Helen Rose was located in Rochester, NY. She was immediately put in touch with her siblings. Per the Unsolved Mysteries wiki, her siblings have all since passed away, however, Helen stayed in touch with them until the end. Sadly, Helen passed away just last year. She lived to be 98 years old.

schmave · 07-10-2022, 12:57 AM

That's not the same Helen Rose! The obituary says this lady was born in Chicago and was of Ukrainian ancestry. Not one line in there suggests that she was the Helen Rose who is the subject of this thread.

https://www.giltnerfuneralhomes.com/...6801/index.php

Allierain · 07-10-2022, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schmave

That's not the same Helen Rose! The obituary says this lady was born in Chicago and was of Ukrainian ancestry. Not one line in there suggests that she was the Helen Rose who is the subject of this thread.

https://www.giltnerfuneralhomes.com/...6801/index.php

Thank you for catching that. Clearly not her.

JenniferS. · 07-05-2026, 10:19 PM

Helen Rose before abnd after she was found. Helemn Rose passed away in 2021. Akk fi ger other siblingd before her . The stayed in contact till they all passed away.

schmave · 07-06-2026, 12:05 AM

I never knew whether I was happier to hear she was found or irritated that she just abandoned her family for that long. Why did she not just come back after World War II and bury the hatchet? Any rift could have been healed with time.
At least she made peace with the family that was left for the last 25+ years of her life, but if I were one of the relatives still in Canada, I am not sure I could look at her the same way.

06-22-2005, 01:38 PM	#1
bethdot Member First Time Poster Join Date: Jun 22, 2005 Posts: 1	More Information on Helen Rose Hey Everybody, I was just wondering if anyone has ever seen the Unsolved Mysteries episode about Helen Rose. She was a Native American that lived in Canada. When she was young she got in a fight with her dad and left to fight in World War II. I tried to find her story on the website, but it wasn't on there. The update on TV said that she was living in New York with her daughter and granddaughter. I was just wondering if anyone had some more information on the story. Like what tribe was she a part of and what did she do in the 50 years that she was missing? I thought the whole idea of the circumstances were intriguing.

06-22-2005, 01:40 PM	#2
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	It was just on Lifetime at Noon.
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07-10-2022, 12:57 AM	#6
schmave Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 23, 2013 Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio Posts: 654	That's not the same Helen Rose! The obituary says this lady was born in Chicago and was of Ukrainian ancestry. Not one line in there suggests that she was the Helen Rose who is the subject of this thread. https://www.giltnerfuneralhomes.com/...6801/index.php
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07-05-2026, 10:19 PM	#8
JenniferS. Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 06, 2003 Posts: 519	Remember Helen Rose? Helen Rose before abnd after she was found. Helemn Rose passed away in 2021. Akk fi ger other siblingd before her . The stayed in contact till they all passed away. Attached Images

06-23-2005, 05:22 PM	#3
Goofyman Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 18, 2005 Posts: 136	The update said that she was found and that a reunion was planned, and I think the reunion might be in another episode in an 'update' section, but I haven't seen anything about it.

06-23-2005, 10:44 PM	#4
Awsi Dooger Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 18, 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 1,537	I saw that segment a day or two ago and it struck me that I didn't remember the promised update. I don't think it exists. My impression is Helen Rose probably wouldn't have wanted a high profile update or any publicity that went along. If she was intent on "you'll never see me again" and followed thru on that, she doesn't sound like the type who would embrace an emotional reunion, let alone one captured for national TV. Besides, that is an old episode and it might be too late. The segment said Helen Rose was born in 1925. She would be 80, if still alive, and the others from her tribe who appeared in the UM segment seemed to be her elders.

07-05-2022, 02:00 PM	#5
Hambone2421 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 08, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,067	My apologies for bumping such an old thread. I just viewed this segment for this first time. There was in fact an update stating that the night of the original broadcast (12/18/91), Helen Rose was located in Rochester, NY. She was immediately put in touch with her siblings. Per the Unsolved Mysteries wiki, her siblings have all since passed away, however, Helen stayed in touch with them until the end. Sadly, Helen passed away just last year. She lived to be 98 years old.

07-06-2026, 12:05 AM	#9
schmave Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 23, 2013 Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio Posts: 654	I never knew whether I was happier to hear she was found or irritated that she just abandoned her family for that long. Why did she not just come back after World War II and bury the hatchet? Any rift could have been healed with time. At least she made peace with the family that was left for the last 25+ years of her life, but if I were one of the relatives still in Canada, I am not sure I could look at her the same way.