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John Cates, age 36, was last seen on April 6, 2020, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. His case remains unsolved, and very little information has been made available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. According to the missing persons report, Cates' whereabouts have been unknown since that date, and law enforcement agencies have been involved in trying to gather more information that could lead to his location.

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Last Seen: Apr 06, 2020
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Victim Details

May 12, 2020

Jul 15, 2021

John

Cates

40

36

67 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 06, 2020

Tucumcari

New Mexico

Quay County

No

276

82018

New Mexico State Police

Tucumcari

New Mexico

Quay County

88401

3024 South 2nd Street, New Mexico

5754613300

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.sp.nm.gov/

NMSPR2004361

New Mexico State Police

7456

Red/Auburn

Brown

Brown

11/28/2025


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