The person at the center of this case
Lance Michael Wilaby
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
Missing Person: Lance Michael Wilaby
Justice for Lance Michael Wilaby — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was the vehicle abandoned in Terrell with keys in the ignition and a missing tire? Was the vehicle disabled intentionally?
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timeline
Lead #2What occurred during the 13-day gap between June 15 and June 28? Were there any sightings or contacts during this period?
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location
Lead #3Why did Lance travel from Tyler to Terrell? Did he have connections or reasons to be in that area?
Lance Michael Wilaby, a 33-year-old male, was last seen by family on June 15, 2025, in Tyler, Texas, when he left in his vehicle saying he would return the next day. His abandoned vehicle was discovered on June 28, 2025, in Terrell, Texas with the keys in the ignition and the right rear tire missing. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information about what happened during the 13 days between his last sighting and the discovery of his vehicle.
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evidence
Lead #4What condition was the vehicle in when discovered? Were there signs of struggle, personal belongings, or other evidence inside?
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NamUs case MP152933. Missing person: Lance Michael Wilaby.
Last known contact: 2025-06-15 in Tyler, Smith, TX. Circumstances: Lance Michael Wilaby (aka Lance Michael Wilabay) was reportedly last seen by a family member on 06/15/2025 in Tyler, Texas.
Lance reportedly left a home in his vehicle saying that he would return the following day. However, Lance did not return and has apparently not been seen or contacted since.
The vehicle Lance was driving at the time he was last seen was later located in Terrell, Texas on 06/28/2025. The vehicle had apparently been abandoned with the keys in the ignition and the right rear tire missing.
The vehicle was towed by the Terrell Police Department. Demographics: 33 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 240 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Tyler Police Department | 25-011423 | 2025-08-08.
Timeline of Events
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2025-06-15
Last Sighting
Lance Michael Wilaby was last seen by a family member in Tyler, Texas. He left in his vehicle stating he would return the following day.
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2025-06-28
Vehicle Discovery
Lance's vehicle was located abandoned in Terrell, Texas with keys in the ignition and the right rear tire missing. The vehicle was towed by Terrell Police Department.
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Case Information
Incident:June 15, 2025
Last Updated:July 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 15, 2025
Last Updated:July 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9035311000
You can remain anonymous