On July 25, 1985, sisters Rozlin Rochelle Abell (18) and Fawn Marlene Abell (15) left their home in Bethany, Oklahoma, to look for jobs. They never came back.
The girls were last seen hitchhiking near 59th and Rockwell, a habit they were known for—but this time, something went terribly wrong. Nearly four decades later, their family still waits for answers. Their Social Security numbers have never been used since that summer day, and no confirmed sightings have ever surfaced.
In this episode of Lost Girls, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey revisit the mysterious disappearance of Rozlin and Fawn—two bright young sisters whose lives were abruptly stolen by silence. Together, they explore the timeline, the clues, and the lingering questions surrounding the case, while honoring the family’s enduring hope for justice.
Who: Rozlin Rochelle Abell (18) & Fawn Marlene Abell (15)
When: Last seen July 25, 1985
Where: Near 59th & Rockwell, Bethany, Oklahoma
Circumstances: Left home to look for jobs; seen hitchhiking; never returned
Status: Social Security numbers unused since 1985; case remains open and unsolved
The vulnerability of young women who hitchhiked in the 1980s
The long-lasting impact of disappearance on families
The importance of keeping cold cases in the public eye
How advocacy and storytelling can help bring awareness and new leads
If you have any information about the disappearance of Rozlin and Fawn Abell, please contact the Bethany Police Department or your local law enforcement agency. Even the smallest detail could help bring these sisters home.