123: The Disappearance of Yeda “Dede” Rosenthal | Missing Woman in New Jersey

She Goes by Jane: A True Crime Podcast · Feb 17, 2026 · 57m

When 32-year-old Yeda “Dede” Rosenthal failed to show up for work in February 1991, her coworkers immediately knew something was wrong. Dede was a dedicated behavioral management specialist at the Elwyn Institute, known for her commitment to supporting autistic clients.

A welfare check at her Cherry Hill, New Jersey apartment revealed troubling signs: an unlocked door, untouched newspapers, personal belongings left behind — and no sign of Dede. Her car was still in the parking lot. Her cat was left alone in the winter cold.

In this episode of She Goes by Jane, we examine the unsolved…