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Eric Monroe Lyght
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Missing Person: Eric Monroe Lyght
Justice for Eric Monroe Lyght — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1What specific events or circumstances prompted Eric to travel from Sacramento to Denver in December 2025?
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contact
Lead #2Who was Eric in contact with during his time in Denver, and did anyone see him after January 2026?
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location
Lead #3Did Eric actually begin traveling toward Miami after March 18, 2026, or did something prevent his departure from Sacramento?
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 after March. The Sacramento Police Department is actively investigating his disappearance and seeks information about his whereabouts and travel movements.
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Lead #4Are there any known associates, friends, or family members in Denver or Miami who may have information about Eric's movements?
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clue
Lead #5Why was there a two-month gap between Eric's last contact (March 18) and when his family reported him missing to police (May 22)?
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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
Eric may have been in Denver, Colorado during December 2025 through January 2026
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2026-01-31
End of Denver Period
Eric's time in Denver likely ended by end of 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 case MP158993 on May 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 1, 2025
Last Updated:August 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 1, 2025
Last Updated:August 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9168080560
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