The person at the center of this case
Amber Elizabeth Cates
Missing Person · Open
22 years waiting · since 2004
AMBER ELIZABETH CATES
Justice for Amber Elizabeth Cates — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who were the relatives Amber was traveling to visit, and what was the planned destination?
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clue
Lead #2What were the circumstances of her departure on April 11, 2004, and who last saw her?
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evidence
Lead #3Has any physical evidence or communication from Amber surfaced in the past two decades?
Amber Elizabeth Cates, a 16-year-old from Columbia, Tennessee, disappeared on April 11, 2004, while traveling to spend spring break with a relative. She has not been seen or heard from in nearly two decades, and the circumstances of her disappearance remain unknown. The FBI is seeking information from the public, offering a $25,000 reward for details leading to her recovery or the prosecution of those responsible.
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#261
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Nashville Field Office
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suspect
Lead #4Were there any suspicious persons or vehicles reported in the Columbia area around the time of her disappearance?
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Source Narrative
April 11, 2004 Columbia, Tennessee Amber Elizabeth Cates was last seen on April 11, 2004, in the Columbia, Tennessee, area. She was on her way to spend her spring break week with a relative, but has not been seen or heard from since the time she disappeared.
Timeline of Events
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2004-04-11
Amber Elizabeth Cates Disappears
Amber Elizabeth Cates was last seen in the Columbia, Tennessee area on April 11, 2004. She was on her way to spend her spring break week with a relative but has not been seen or heard from since.
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Case Information
Incident:April 11, 2004
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:April 11, 2004
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case