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Amber Elizabeth Cates, a 16-year-old from Columbia, Tennessee, was last seen on April 11, 2004. She had left her mother’s home with a friend, James Gordon, in a gold Mazda, intending to spend part of her spring break with friends. However, she never returned and has not been heard from since. Authorities initially believed Amber may have run away, but as time passed, her case shifted to a more serious investigation.
James Gordon claimed that after a short trip, he left Amber with anot ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 11, 2004
James Gordon claimed that after a short trip, he left Amber with anot ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 11, 2004
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Jan 08, 2024
Amber
Cates
36
16
65 inches
100 lbs
125 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Apr 11, 2004
Columbia
Tennessee
Maury County
38401
No
248
7308
Maury County Sheriff Department
Columbia
Tennessee
Maury County
38401
Chief Jeter
1300 Lawson White Drive, Tennessee
9313758602
County
Law Enforcement
200702299
Maury County Sheriff Department
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
11/14/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
So, I came across Amber Elizabeth Cates' case, and something's been bugging me about that garage in ... ...Read More
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
Has anyone else looked into the background of Ronald "California" Inzurriaga in relation to Amber El... ...Read More
01/15/2024
01/15/2024
Does anyone else find it odd how Ronald "California" Inzurriaga's story about dropping Amber at a ga... ...Read More
10/11/2023
10/11/2023
