Name: Vendula Rose
Nickname: Wendy
Age: 41 years old
Last seen: September 24, 2024
Location: Cheaha Park, Alabama
Status: Found deceased on November 30, 2024
Case Information
41-year-old Vendula Rose was last seen in Cheaha Park, Alabama on September 24, 2024. She disappeared after she left home to embark on a cross-state camping trip in the Dugger Mountain area.
Background
Vendula Rose is originally from the Czech Republic. In 2001, she moved to the United States shortly after meeting her future husband, David Rose, during his visit in Prague over Thanksgiving when she was 18 years old.
The couple settled in Ohio and have a daughter. In 2024, the family was living in Marysville, Ohio.
Before her disappearance, Vendula spoke with family and friends about her plans to take a hiking trip to Alabama. Additionally, she spoke about leaving some personal belongings in a Safe Deposit Box at her bank.
Vendula meticulously planned and packed for her trip, according to her family. However, she left her work key with her employer prior to leaving, which was abnormal for her.
Disappearance
On September 20, 2024, Vendula Rose left her home in Marysville, Ohio, to embark on a cross-state hike trip to the Dugger Mountain area in Cleburne and Calhoun County, Alabama. She proceeded to hike that portion of the Pinhoti Trailhead.
On September 23, 2024, Vendula left Alabama to travel to South Carolina where she arrived in the early morning.
On the afternoon of September 24, 2024, Vendula returned to Cleburne County, Alabama. She then traveled to Oxford, Alabama, where she was seen on surveillance camera making a purchase at a store and leaving alone.
Vendula then drove to Cheaha State Park and left her car in a parking lot at the Pinhoti Trail head, just outside the park. Vendula hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
On October 4, 2024, her family filed a missing person’s report with the Marysville Police Department when she failed to return home from her solo trip, which she was scheduled to return from on October 2.
Investigation
Vendula’s vehicle, a Silver Honda Accord with Ohio License Plate “CHKSFLY,” was found in the parking lot at the Pinhoti Trailhead near Cheaha State Park in Cleburne County, Alabama, about halfway between Birmingham and Atlanta.
On October 5, 2024, authorities began ground searches of the area with the help of K9 and aviation teams, covering over 36 miles of trails, but found no signs of Vendula.
On October 7, 2024, authorities found multiple notes in Vendula’s vehicle, suggesting she may have been suffering from a mental health crisis at the time of her disappearance. A magazine, as well as a box of ammunition missing seven rounds, was also found.
Body of Vendula Rose Found
On November 30, 2024, a hunter discovered human remains in an area off Alabama 281, about five miles south of Cheaha State Park.
Rose’s family was notified, and the Cleburne County Coroner’s Office say there’s evidence to believe the deceased individual is Vendula Rose.
An official press conference will be held at 11:00 am on December 2 to share updated information on the investigation.
On December 5, 2024, the Cleburne County Coroner’s Office positively identified the body as belonging to Vendula Rose.
Appearance
Physical Description:
White female with red/auburn hair and blue eyes. Vendula stands 5’3-5’5 tall and weighs 150-160 pounds.
Distinctive Physical Features:
No information available.
Clothing and accessories:
No information available.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Vendula Rose please contact the Marysville Police Department at (937) 645-7300, or the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department at (256) 463-2277.
Resources & Further Information
Vendula Rose #MP130823 – National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Missing Person Case: Vendula “Wendy” Rose – Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department – Facebook
News & Media Links
Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office releases update on search for missing Ohio woman – WBMA 09/2024
Woman Disappeared After Going Camping at Alabama Park, Police Believe She’s ‘Suffering a Mental Health Crisis’ – People 10/2024
Woman drove 600 miles for camping trip in Alabama and didn’t return, Ohio cops say – Miami Herald 10/2024
Missing Marysville woman’s car found near Alabama state park – WSYX 11/2024
Videos & Flyers
What the hell,Alabama is sorry as fuk.With all the
Technology and FBI,and National Guard and I haven’t seen nothing about putting a volunteer
Rescue together. This really pisses me off. They put more efforts into the woman that faked her own disappearance in Birmingham and look at all that they done there and they can’t find this woman there’s something wrong with this s***