News Update: Forensic Searches in Rose Howell Disappearance Case Homicide Squad detectives have launched several forensic searches as part of a renewed appeal for information regarding the suspicious disappearance of Rose Howell from the state’s north over 20 years ago. Rose Howell, then 18, was last seen around 6:15 PM on Friday, April 11, 2003, walking east along Perry’s Road in Repton toward her home in Bundagen, approximately 25km south of Coffs Harbour. She was reported missing on Sunday, April 13, 2003, after failing to return home and meet her mother for an 11 AM appointment. At the time of her disappearance, Rose...