
The person at the center of this case
Louis Holloway
Justice for Louis Holloway — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Holloway not return to his cottage after work on February 9, 1984?
Were there any coworkers or witnesses at Sunland Center who saw Holloway that day or noticed anything unusual?
What were the circumstances of his disappearance—did he leave voluntarily or was foul play involved?
Louis Holloway, a 30-year-old white male, disappeared on February 9, 1984, in Gainesville, Florida, after failing to return to his cottage from his job at Sunland Center. Despite decades of investigation by the Gainesville Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have never been fully resolved. Anyone with information about Louis Holloway's disappearance is urged to contact the Gainesville Police Department, as this case remains open and unsolved.
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Have any remains or personal effects belonging to Holloway ever been discovered in the Gainesville area?
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NamUs case MP40163. Missing person: Louis Holloway.
Last known contact: 1984-02-09 in Gainesville, Alachua, FL. Circumstances: Holloway was last seen on February 9, 1984 and did not return to his cottage after his job at the Sunland Center (now Tacachale Center).
Demographics: 30 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 155 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Gainesville Police Department | 84-2246.
Louis Holloway was last seen on February 9, 1984, and did not return to his cottage after his job at Sunland Center.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.