The person at the center of this case
John Matthew Thrasher
Missing Person · Open
22 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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witness
Lead #1Who was with John at the fairgrounds on August 14, 2004, and what were the circumstances of his last sighting?
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clue
Lead #2Why were the circumstances of his disappearance classified as unknown, and what initial investigation revealed?
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location
Lead #3What activities or events were occurring at the Putnam County Fairgrounds on the date of his disappearance?
John Matthew Thrasher, a 21-year-old white male, disappeared on August 14, 2004, after being last seen at the Putnam County Fairgrounds near the 800 block of Bunker Hill Road in Cookeville, Tennessee. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, with no clear indication of whether he left voluntarily or encountered foul play. The case remains open with the Livingston Police Department, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have seen John or have knowledge of what happened that day.
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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 Fairgrounds
John Matthew Thrasher was last seen at the Putnam County Fairgrounds in the vicinity of the 800 block of Bunker Hill Road in Cookeville, TN
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Case Information
Incident:August 14, 2004
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 14, 2004
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9318236496
You can remain anonymous