Account
Dec 12, 2008
Feb 14, 2022
Derick
Brown
46
22
74 inches
190 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the quiet city of Lansing, Michigan, a young man named Derick Noble Brown vanished, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for over two decades. On the evening of May 13, 2001, the then 22-year-old was at his home in the 2900 block of Midwood Street. Around 9:30 p.m., he left with an acquaintance, assuring those at home that he would be back later that night. Derick was never seen or heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing 6'2" tall and weighing 190 pounds, with light brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, khaki pants, and loafers. His appearance was also marked by several distinct tattoos, including his nickname "Deak" on his right shoulder, the word "sneaky" with pitchforks on his abdomen, two crisscrossing arrows on his left shoulder, and the name of the band "Esham" on his right arm. The silence that followed Derick's departure was deeply uncharacteristic. His family grew increasingly concerned when he missed his brother's wedding in June of 2001, an event they were certain he would not have missed. This uncharacteristic absence solidified their belief that he had not disappeared willingly and they fear he may be deceased. The Lansing Police Department opened an investigation into his disappearance, but years have passed without any significant leads or breakthroughs in the case. Derick remains classified as an endangered missing person, his case one of many long-term unsolved disappearances that linger in the Lansing community. The lack of answers has left a lasting impact on Derick's loved ones and the wider community. His disappearance serves as a painful reminder of the many individuals who have vanished without a trace, leaving families to grapple with unending uncertainty. The investigation into what happened to Derick Noble Brown remains open, a cold case that holds the fading hope of one day finding the truth. The circumstances of his disappearance are vague, with the identity of the acquaintance he left with not publicly known. The case is a perplexing mystery, a story without an ending that continues to haunt the city of Lansing.
May 13, 2001
Lansing
Michigan
Ingham County
6692
Lansing Police Department
Lansing
Michigan
Ingham County
48933
Shannon Thielen
Detective
120 W. Michigan Ave, Michigan
5174834600
Local
Law Enforcement
LLA010515008204
Lansing Police Department
5201
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
06/05/2026
