
The person at the center of this case
Derick Noble Brown
Justice for Derick Noble Brown — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Who was the acquaintance Derick left with on the evening of May 13, 2001, and what account have they provided to investigators?
Were there any witnesses to Derick's departure or activities that evening who could provide additional details?
What vehicle, if any, was used when Derick left his residence, and has it been identified or located?
Derick Noble Brown, a 22-year-old white male, disappeared on May 13, 2001, from his residence in the 2900 block of Midwood Street in Lansing, Michigan. He left home around 9:30 PM with an acquaintance and never returned, with circumstances remaining unknown. Over two decades later, his fate remains a mystery, and investigators continue seeking information about his disappearance and the person he left with that evening.
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NamUs case MP812. Missing person: Derick Noble Brown.
Last known contact: 2001-05-13 in Lansing, Ingham, MI. Circumstances: Unknown.
Derick was last seen at approximately 9:30pm at his residence in the vicinity of the 2900 block of Midwood St. in Lansing, MI.
He left the residence with an acquaintance but never returned. Demographics: 22 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 190 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White T-shirt, khaki pants, .; Footwear: loafers.
Investigating agency: Lansing Police Department | LLA010515008204.
Derick was last seen at approximately 9:30 PM at his residence in the vicinity of the 2900 block of Midwood Street in Lansing, MI. He left with an acquaintance and never returned.
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