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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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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What items did Eric purchase at Walmart and why—were the bicycle and supplies indicative of planned travel or a crisis state?
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timeline
Lead #2The two-hour gap between the Walmart surveillance and the suicidal text message—what occurred during this time?
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location
Lead #3Which direction did Eric travel on the bicycle after leaving Walmart, and are there other surveillance cameras or witnesses along that route?
Eric Troy Fischer, a 38-year-old man, disappeared on January 8, 2023, after sending a suicidal text message and being spotted on surveillance purchasing a bicycle at a Walmart in Macomb, Illinois. He rode the bicycle north out of the parking lot and has had no contact with family or law enforcement since that day. Despite multiple search efforts, his whereabouts remain unknown and investigators are seeking any information about his movements or current location.
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clue
Lead #4Has the bicycle been recovered, and could it provide leads on Eric's destination or final location?
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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
Surveillance sighting at Walmart
Eric Troy Fischer was observed on surveillance video at Walmart purchasing a bicycle, air pump, backpack, and deodorant
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2023-01-08
Bicycle departure and suicidal text
Eric rode the bicycle north out of the Walmart parking lot and sent a text message containing a suicidal threat approximately two hours after the Walmart purchase
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Case Information
Incident:January 8, 2023
Last Updated:August 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 8, 2023
Last Updated:August 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3099970404
You can remain anonymous