Left: Prater, circa 1973; Right: Age-progressed to 50 years (circa 2007)

Norman Lamar Prater
Missing since January 14, 1973 from Dallas, Texas
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: June 6, 1956
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 16 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'8"; 130 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Brown hair; brown eyes. Earlobes are attached.
• DNA: Available

Circumstances of Disappearance
Prater was last seen leaving his home in Dallas, Texas on January 14, 1973. He said he would be back in a short while but he never returned.
Norman has not been seen or heard from since.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Dallas Police Department
214-671-4316
214-671-4268
Email

Agency Case Number: 229-604E

NCMEC #: NCMC754921

NCIC Number: M-501630709
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Texas Department of Public Safety