The person at the center of this case
Donte Lightford
Missing Person · Open
7 years waiting · since 2019
Missing Person: DONTE LIGHTFORD
Justice for Donte Lightford — the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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contact
Lead #1What were the exact circumstances of Donte's last contact with family members in 2019?
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timeline
Lead #2Has any activity on Donte's accounts, phone, or financial records been documented since 2019?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw Donte in Philadelphia during or after 2019?
Donte Lightford, a 41-year-old Black male, was last in contact with family sometime in 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not publicly disclosed whether foul play is suspected. Anyone with information about Donte's whereabouts is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
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Philadelphia Police Department - Southwest Detective Division
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clue
Lead #4What specific investigative leads or tips have been reported to police since his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP147054. Missing person: DONTE LIGHTFORD.
Last known contact: 2019-01-01 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: DONTE LIGHTFORD was last in contact with family sometime in 2019.
Demographics: 41 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 155 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - Southwest Detective Division | 22-16-033267 | 2022-10-06.
Timeline of Events
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2019-01-01
Last Contact with Family
Donte Lightford was last in contact with family sometime in 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2019
Last Updated:June 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2019
Last Updated:June 11, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863182
You can remain anonymous