Missing Person · Unknown
110 years waiting · since 1916
Missing Person: John William Gates
Justice is overdue — the trail went cold in 1916, but the truth hasn't.
NamUs case MP24464. Missing person: John William Gates. Last known contact: 1916-04-23 in Longmont, Boulder, CO. Circumstances: According to the "Investigator's Report for Mother's Compensation of the Boulder County Court," in May 1917: "John W. Gates, husband of Applicant and father of children. He left home April 23, 1916 for no reason known to Applicant who does not know of his whereabouts now and has had no word from him since leaving, previous to leaving he was a good provider, and good husband, and kind father. Applicant fears he met with an accident." Family stories include the theory that his wagon ran off a mountain road while hauling supplies to a mining company. The rumors also include a story that he was murdered. Demographics: 33 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Unknown. Investigating agency: Longmont Department of Public Safety | 14-3410 | 2014-04-30.
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Incident:April 23, 1916
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 23, 1916
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
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