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Derick Noble Brown
Missing Person · Open
25 years waiting · since 2001
Missing Person: Derick Noble Brown
Justice for Derick Noble Brown — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Who was the acquaintance that Derick left with that evening, and what was their relationship?
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Lead #2What happened after Derick and his acquaintance left the residence? Where were they going?
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Lead #3What clothing was Derick wearing: white T-shirt, white/blue plaid cotton shirt, faded blue jeans or khaki pants, and brown loafers—has anyone reported seeing someone matching this description?
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. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information about his whereabouts and what happened that evening.
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Lead #4Why did Derick never return home that night? Was there any pattern of him staying out late or disappearing before?
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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, white/blue plaid cotton shirt, faded blue jeans or khaki pants, and brown loafers; Footwear: Brown loafers.
Investigating agency: Lansing Police Department | LLA010515008204.
Timeline of Events
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2001-05-13
21:30Last Seen at Residence
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 but never returned.
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Case Information
Incident:May 13, 2001 at 9:30 PM
Last Updated:November 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 13, 2001 at 9:30 PM
Last Updated:November 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5174834600
You can remain anonymous