Left: Southgate, circa 2004;
Right: Age-progression to age 21 (circa 2010)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: December 17, 2004 from Carthage, North Carolina Classification: Endangered Runaway Date Of Birth: January 20, 1989 Age: 15 years old Height and Weight: 5'3, 130 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Southgate's nose is pierced. She has a scar under her left knee.
Details of Disappearance
Southgate was last seen on December 17, 2004 in Carthage, North Carolina. She has never been heard from again. She is believed to have left of her own accord. Southgate may still be in the local area. She may be in the company of Ricardo Diaz Soto. A photograph and vital statistics for Soto are posted below this case summary. There is a felony warrant out for his arrest. Both their whereabouts are unknown and Southgate's case remains unsolved. Caution is advised when approaching them.
Ricardo Diaz Soto
Above: Ricardo Diaz Soto
Date of Birth: August 27, 1978
Age: 26 years old
Height and Weight: 5'6, 180 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black hair, brown eyes. Soto has a tattoo of a teardrop near his left eye and another, unspecified tattoo on his right hand.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated November 23, 2010; age-progression added, details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Moore County Sheriff's Office
910-947-2931
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children