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Derek Samuel

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Derek Samuel

Case
#1403
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 18, 2026
East Point Police Department
Missing Person · Open
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Missing Person: Derek Samuel

Justice for Derek Samuel — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

Video surveillance footage from Camp Creek Marketplace showing Derek entering the apartment complex—what happened after he entered?

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location
Lead #2

Which apartment unit did Derek enter, and did anyone see him inside the complex?

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witness
Lead #3

Did residents or staff at Camp Creek Marketplace or the adjacent apartment complex see Derek on April 30th?

Derek Samuel, a 20-year-old male, was last seen on April 30, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM walking near Camp Creek Marketplace in East Point, Georgia, where he entered an apartment complex. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not determined whether he left voluntarily or encountered foul play. Anyone with information about Derek's whereabouts is urged to contact the East Point Police Department.

Case
#1403
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 18, 2026
East Point Police Department

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

Why was Derek at Camp Creek Marketplace on that date, and did he have any regular connections to that location?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP158650. Missing person: Derek Samuel.

Last known contact: 2026-04-29 in East Point, Fulton, GA. Circumstances: On 04/30/2026 at approximately 1600 hours, Derek was seen on video surveillance walking along the back side of Camp Creek Marketplace, where he entered the apartment complex.

This was the last time that he was seen. Demographics: 20 years, Male, Black / African American.

Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 127 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: black sweat pants, black sweat shirt.

Investigating agency: East Point Police Department | 26-004791 | 2026-04-30.

Timeline of Events

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2026-04-29

Last known contact

Derek Samuel last known contact in East Point, Fulton, GA

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2026-04-30
16:00

Last seen on video surveillance

Derek was seen on video surveillance walking along the back side of Camp Creek Marketplace and entering the apartment complex

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Case Information

Incident:April 29, 2026
Last Updated:May 19, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:April 29, 2026
Last Updated:May 19, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 4047612177
You can remain anonymous