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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person
Lead #1What were the specific circumstances of Amber's travel plans on April 11, 2004, and who was she going to visit?
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witness
Lead #2Who last saw Amber and what details did they provide about her appearance and demeanor that day?
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clue
Lead #3Why was an age-progressed photo to age 22 created, and what investigative developments prompted this?
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 since that day, and the circumstances of her disappearance remain unknown. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to her recovery or the prosecution of anyone responsible for crimes against her.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Nashville Field Office
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evidence
Lead #4What physical evidence or leads have been investigated in the 20+ years since 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 on April 11, 2004, in the Columbia, Tennessee area while on her way to spend spring break with a relative.
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Case Information
Incident:April 11, 2004
Last Updated:October 21, 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:October 21, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case