Case Details
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- Missing Since:
- Missing Since 11/18/2008
- Missing From:
- Missing From Amsterdam, Missouri
- Classification:
- Classification Endangered Missing
- Gender:
- Male
- Race:
- Race White
- Date of Birth:
- Date of Birth 12/21/1952 (72)
- Age:
- Age 55 years old
- Height and Weight:
- Height and Weight 6’0, 200 pounds
- Clothing/Jewelry Description:
- Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Brown hair, blue eyes. Cook wears eyeglasses.
- Details of Disappearance:
- Gary Cook vanished in November 2008 from Amsterdam, Missouri. He was last seen leaving his job at a power plant around 10:30 PM on November 18th. He also ran a large cattle ranch.
The next morning, around 7:00 AM, he was seen with a ranch hand checking on cattle. Cook then left on his ATV. Later that day, he missed a business meeting and was never seen again. Police weren’t completely sure about the ranch hand’s story.
His two vehicles were found at home, his wallet was inside, and there were no signs of a break-in or struggle. However, his phone, glasses, and money clip were gone. This is strange because Cook always answered his phone.
Cook was a respected member of his community, a hard worker, and an outdoorsman. He was divorced but on good terms with his ex-wife, and had no known problems with drugs, alcohol, or gambling. His disappearance is completely out of character.
Because of all this, police suspect foul play, but the case remains unsolved.
- Agency:
- Bates County Sheriff’s Department 660-679-3232
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This person was missing Missing Since 11/18/2008