The person at the center of this case
Eric Troy Fischer
Missing Person · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Eric Troy Fischer
Justice for Eric Troy Fischer — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1What items did Eric purchase at Walmart and why—were they consistent with a planned departure or concerning given his mental state?
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location
Lead #2Where was Eric heading when he rode his bicycle north from the Walmart parking lot, and were there any destinations he frequented?
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timeline
Lead #3What was the exact time of the suicidal threat text, and were there any responses or attempts to reach him immediately after?
Eric Troy Fischer, a 38-year-old man, disappeared on January 8, 2023, from Macomb, Illinois after sending a text message with suicidal ideation. He was last seen on surveillance video at a Walmart purchasing a bicycle and supplies, then rode north out of the parking lot. Despite extensive search efforts, Eric has had no contact with family or law enforcement for over three years, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
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person
Lead #4Did Eric have a history of mental health crises, and were there any warning signs in the days or weeks before January 8, 2023?
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clue
Lead #5Has the bicycle or any of the purchased items ever been recovered or spotted in the area?
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NamUs case MP100465. Missing person: Eric Troy Fischer.
Last known contact: 2023-01-08 in Macomb, McDonough, IL. Circumstances: Last known contact on January 8, 2023.
He sent a text message with a suicidal threat. Two hours prior to this text message being received, Eric was found on surveillance video at Walmart purchasing a bicycle, air pump, backpack and deodorant and rode the bicycle north out of the parking lot.
Multiple attempts have been made to locate Eric and he has not had contact with family or law enforcement since his disappearance. Demographics: 38 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Macomb Police Department | 23-343 | 2023-01-08.
Timeline of Events
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2023-01-08
Walmart surveillance and bicycle purchase
Eric Troy Fischer was observed on surveillance video at Walmart purchasing a bicycle, air pump, backpack, and deodorant. He then rode the bicycle north out of the parking lot.
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2023-01-08
Suicidal threat text message
Eric sent a text message containing a suicidal threat approximately two hours after the Walmart sighting. This was his last known contact with anyone.
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Case Information
Incident:January 8, 2023
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 8, 2023
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3099970404
You can remain anonymous