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 saw John at the fairgrounds on August 14, 2004, and what was he doing there?
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clue
Lead #2Why were the circumstances of his disappearance classified as unknown—was there any indication of foul play or voluntary departure?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any vehicles or personal belongings found at or near the fairgrounds that could be linked to John?
John Matthew Thrasher, a 21-year-old white male, was last seen on August 14, 2004, at the Putnam County Fairgrounds in Cookeville, Tennessee. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, and no clear leads have emerged 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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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 seen in the vicinity of the 800 block of Bunker Hill Road at the Putnam County Fairgrounds in Cookeville, TN. He was wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans.
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Case Information
Incident:August 14, 2004
Last Updated:August 5, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 14, 2004
Last Updated:August 5, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9318236496
You can remain anonymous