Dansville, NY – Authorities are renewing a decades-long search for answers as the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office marks the 41st anniversary of the disappearance of former Dansville resident Rose Marie Gayhart.
According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, Gayhart was last seen Saturday, March 21, 1985, in Cape Coral, Florida, at her place of employment. Investigators say she was allegedly seen getting into a red truck with an unknown male before she disappeared. Despite persistent investigative efforts over the years, officials say no leads have resulted in locating Gayhart.
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty said the case has remained active since the initial report more than four decades ago. Numerous tips have been received and followed up on, but none have led to a confirmed outcome. Authorities continue to classify the circumstances surrounding her disappearance as suspicious and are urging the public to come forward with any information, no matter how small it may seem.
At the time she went missing, Gayhart was described as approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and about 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Both of her ears were pierced. Investigators also noted she has a scar under her chin and faint scars around her nose and eye.
Officials noted that Gayhart would have turned 64 years old earlier this year. As another anniversary passes, law enforcement emphasized that advancements in technology and renewed public awareness could play a key role in solving the case.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say even seemingly minor details could be critical in bringing long-awaited answers to Gayhart’s family.
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