Left: Prater, circa 1973;
Right: Age-progression to age 50 (circa 2006)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: January 14, 1973 from Dallas, Texas Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: January 6, 1956 Age: 17 years old Height and Weight: 5'8, 130 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, brown or blue eyes. Prater has attached earlobes.
Details of Disappearance
Prater was last seen leaving his residence in Dallas, Texas on January 14, 1973. He said he would return in a short time, but he never did. Prater has never been heard from again. Few details are available in his case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 5 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated June 28, 2008; distinguishing characteristics updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Dallas Police Department
214-671-4268
OR
Texas Department of Public Safety
800-346-3243
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Texas Department of Public Safety
The Doe Network