The person at the center of this case
John Matthew Thrasher
Missing Person · Open
21 years waiting · since 2004
Missing Person: John Matthew Thrasher
Justice for John Matthew Thrasher — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was John at the Putnam County Fairgrounds on August 14, 2004? Was he attending an event?
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witness
Lead #2Who saw John that day and what were the circumstances of the last confirmed sighting?
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clue
Lead #3What does 'unknown circumstances' mean in this case—was there any indication of foul play or voluntary departure?
John Matthew Thrasher, a 21-year-old male, disappeared on August 14, 2004, after being last seen at the Putnam County Fairgrounds in Cookeville, Tennessee. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown, and no confirmed sightings or leads have resolved the case in over two decades. Anyone with information about John's whereabouts or activities that day is urged to contact the Livingston Police Department.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP178. Missing person: John Matthew Thrasher.
Last known contact: 2004-08-14 in Cookeville, Putnam, TN. Circumstances: Unknown.
John was last seen at the Putnam County Fairgrounds in the vicinity of the 800 block of Bunker Hill Rd. in Cookeville, TN.
Demographics: 21 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 180 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White T-shirt, blue jeans. Investigating agency: Livingston Police Department | 04-08161548.
Timeline of Events
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2004-08-14
Last seen at Putnam County Fairgrounds
John Matthew Thrasher was last known to be at the Putnam County Fairgrounds in the vicinity of the 800 block of Bunker Hill Rd in Cookeville, TN
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Case Information
Incident:August 14, 2004
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 14, 2004
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9318236496
You can remain anonymous