John Gatens

Missing
Case Description
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John Marcus Gatens, a 37-year-old man, was last seen on May 31, 1995, in Newport, Oregon. He went missing under unclear circumstances, and little information has surfaced about his disappearance. Gatens was later presumed deceased, though no concrete evidence has been publicly provided to determine his fate. His case is listed as missing on various platforms dedicated to solving cold cases and finding missing persons.

His family and the community have been seeking answers for years, hop ...Read More
Last Seen: May 31, 1995
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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP37393 - Office of Justice Programs

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    Victim Details

    Mar 07, 2017

    Jan 12, 2024

    John

    Gatens

    66

    37

    71 inches

    185 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    May 31, 1995

    Newport

    Oregon

    Lincoln County

    No

    34406

    Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command

    Newport

    Oregon

    Lincoln County

    97365

    52 Northeast 73rd Street, Oregon

    5412655354

    State

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.oregon.gov/osp/Pages/officelist.aspx#ospcontacts

    9516104

    Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command

    Brown

    Hazel

    Hazel

    09/25/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Dear community members,
    I am writing to inform you that John Gatens has gone missing in Newport, ... ...Read More
    08/11/2024
    I am deeply saddened to hear about John's disappearance. I knew him well and my heart aches at the t... ...Read More
    03/18/2023
    Is there a Facebook page for John? I would love to connect with others who are interested in the sam... ...Read More
    02/22/2023
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