Norman Prater

Missing
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

    http://www.dallaspolice.net/

    229604E

    Dallas Police Department

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    10/05/2024


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    Forum Posts (2)
    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
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