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Eric Monroe Lyght

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Eric Monroe Lyght

Case
#3786
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 11, 2026
Sacramento Police Department
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205 days waiting

Missing Person: Eric Monroe Lyght

Justice for Eric Monroe Lyght โ€” the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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Lead #1

What specific activities or contacts occurred between January and March 2026 that might explain his movements?

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Lead #2

Why did Eric travel to Denver in December 2025, and what connections does he have there?

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Lead #3

Who were the last people to speak with Eric before March 18, 2026, and what was the nature of those conversations?

Eric Monroe Lyght, a 39-year-old Black male, was last in contact with his family on March 18, 2026, in Sacramento, California. His family reported he may have traveled to Denver, Colorado in December 2025 through January 2026 and intended to head toward Miami, Florida, but contact ceased in March. The Sacramento Police Department is actively investigating his disappearance and seeks information about his whereabouts and movements during this critical period.

Case
#3786
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 11, 2026
Sacramento Police Department

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More leads to consider

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Lead #4

Does Eric have any known associates or family in Denver, Miami, or other locations that might provide leads?

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Lead #5

What were Eric's circumstances and reasons for planning to travel to Miami from Denver?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP158993. Missing person: Eric Monroe Lyght.

Last known contact: 2026-03-18 in Sacramento, Riverside, CA. Circumstances: Eric was last in contact with his family in March 2026 and they have not heard from him since.

His family reported that he may have been in Denver, CO in December though January and intended to head towards Miami, FL. Before possibly being in Denver, he resided in Sacramento, CA up until the beginning of 2026.

Demographics: 39 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 170 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Black.

Investigating agency: Sacramento Police Department | SA2026129852 | 2026-05-22.

Timeline of Events

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2025-12-01

Possible Denver Travel

Family reported Eric may have been in Denver, Colorado during December 2025 through January 2026

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2026-03-18

Last Contact with Family

Eric was last in contact with his family on March 18, 2026, in Sacramento, Riverside, CA

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2026-05-22

Case Reported to NamUs

Sacramento Police Department filed missing person report SA2026129852 on May 22, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:December 1, 2025
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:December 1, 2025
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 9168080560
You can remain anonymous