Case Description
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Norman Lamar Prater, a 16-year-old from Dallas, Texas, was last seen on January 14, 1973. On the night of his disappearance, Norman visited the all-night coffee shop where his mother worked, accompanied by two teenage boys and an older Hispanic man his mother recognized. After having a soft drink, Norman told his mother he was going home and agreed to help her move the next day. He never returned home and has not been seen or heard from since.

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Last Seen: Jan 14, 1973
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Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Feb 17, 2024

Norman

Prater

68

16

68 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 14, 1973

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

26889

Dallas Police Department

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75215

1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, Texas

2146714268

Local

Law Enforcement

229604E

Dallas Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

10/05/2024


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My thoughts and prayers are with the victim, their family, and everyone involved during this difficu... ...Read More
04/01/2024
I am devastated to hear that Norman is missing. He was a good friend of mine and I am heartbroken at... ...Read More
09/02/2023