Name: Dorothy Yates-McCathran
AKA: Dottie
Age: 40 years old
Last Seen: January 21, 2020
Location: Vivian, Louisiana
Status: Still missing
Case Information
40 year old Dorothy “Dottie” Yates-McCathran was last seen in Vivian, Louisiana on January 21, 2020. She disappeared from her home, leaving her purse, ID, and cell phone behind.
Background
Dorothy “Dottie” Yates-McCathran was born on October 15, 1979. At the time of her disappearance she was living with her husband of 7 years, Kevan McCarthran, in the 10000 block of Vivian Airport Road in Vivian, Louisiana.
She has a 6 year old daughter and 14 year old son. Her parents, who live in Shreveport, Louisiana, had custody of her children at the time of her disappearance.
Disappearance
On January 20, 2020, Dorothy Yates-McCathran spoke on the phone with her mother Martha. Dorothy was upset because she was unable to travel from her home in Vivian to Shreveport for her daughter’s sixth birthday, but did say she’d be there for the birthday part on January 26.
Dorothy was last seen at her home in the 10000 block of Vivian Airport Road in Vivian, Louisiana on January 21, 2020. When her husband came home from work later that day Dorothy was gone.
“She was cooking dinner,” Dorothy’s mother told KTBS. “There’s food on the stove where she was cutting up okra and cooking okra. And then when her husband got home she was gone. Her purse was there. Her driver’s license, everything. And she was missing.”
She was officially reported missing to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office on January 27, 2020 after she failed to show up to her daughter’s birthday party.
Investigation
Dorothy’s purse, ID, cellphone, and vehicle (which was not in running condition at the time) were all left behind at home.
Numerous searches, aided by drones and K9 units, have been conducted on the five acre property where Dorothy lived with her husband. Some of Dorothy’s jewelry, as well as a hat and scarf, were found during one of the searches, but no further clues as to her whereabouts have been found.
According to Dorothy’s mother, Dorothy made a call to an unnamed friend at 3:45 pm on January 21, 2020. During that call Dorothy told the friend that that she and Kevan had been fighting, and that she needed to get away.
Dorothy also asked about a restaurant job the friend had previously offered her. While on the phone someone reportedly walked in on her. Dorothy’s mother gave this information to detectives, but no further information has been made public.
Authorities believe Dorothy either walked away from her home on January 21, or that she was picked up by someone.
Whereabouts
The location of Dorothy Yates-McCathran, as well as the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remains unknown. Her case is classified as missing and remains unsolved.
Appearance
White female born on October 15, 1979. Dorothy has short brown hair, brown eyes, stands 5’3 tall, and weighs approximately 110 pounds.
Her ears are pierced and she has a scar and tattoo on her abdomen, as well as scars on both arms.
Clothing & Accessories:
It is unknown what Dorothy was wearing when she went missing.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Dorothy Yates-McCathran please contact the Caddo Shreveport Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373, or Detective Matt Purgerson at (318) 681-0708.
A $30,000 reward is being offered for information that lead’s to Dorothy’s location.
Resources & Further Information
Find Dorothy Yates-McCathran – Facebook
Dorothy Allen Yates-McCathran – The Charley Project
Media Links
Caddo Sheriff’s Office Needs Help Locating Missing Vivian Mother – Shreveport Times
Where is Dottie McCathran? Parents Still Searching for Louisiana Woman Missing for Two Years – Shreveport Times
CPSO Appeals to Public For Help With Missing Woman Case – Longview News-Journal
Mother of Missing Louisiana Woman is Asking Public to Help Find Her Daughter – BRProud
Videos & Flyers
Let me guess, the reward is partially from the parents not the husband.
Is there a more recent age – enhanched photo available ? .
Is Kevan the father of both the children ? .
What is the reason for her parents having custody of the children ? .
How often do the children see the mother ? .
What time did Kevan leave for work , and return home ? .
Does Kevan have any family ? .
How well is the family connected in the community / area
How far is the distance between the parents home and that of Dorothy ‘ s ? .
What activities were happening from the time she went missing , and when she disappeared ? .
What type of terrain is the property , Rural / farming area ? .
Given the size of the property , are there any out – buildings ? .
In whose name is the property in ? .
How long have the parents had custody of the children ? .
When did the husband inform her parents that their daughter had gone missing , only reported after 6 ( six ) days ? .
How didDorothy ‘ s mother find out if , the friend is unnamed ? .
How many of her friends that she has could make her a job offer in a restuarant ? .
Is either the friend or the husband a person of interest , or a prime suspect in the case ? .