Lansing Man Vanished in 2001 and His Family Still Needs Answers

Imagine your son, brother, or best friend saying, "I'll be back later tonight," and then vanishing into the night in Lansing. No goodbye. No explanation. No answers.

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Just 25 years of birthdays, holidays, and sleepless nights, wondering what happened. That has been the daily reality for the family and friends of Derick Noble Brown, ever since he disappeared a quarter century ago in Lansing, Michigan.

Lansing Man Vanished in May 2001

Derick Brown was 22 years old when he disappeared on May 13, 2001. He was last seen around 9:30 p.m. near the 2900 block of Midwood Street in Lansing. According to a report from CrimeSolversCentral.com, investigators say Derick left with an acquaintance and said he would return later that evening.

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He never did. Brown was 6-foot-2, about 190 pounds, with light brown hair, hazel eyes, and several distinct tattoos, including his nickname "Deak" on his right shoulder, the name "Esham" on his right arm, and the word "sneaky" written on his stomach with pitchforks under it.

Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan Reshares the Case

Twenty-five years later, Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan continues to share Derick and other similar stories, hoping someone finally says the one thing that unlocks the truth. Because every secret has a shelf life, and 25 years is a long time to keep one.

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If you know anything about Derick Brown's disappearance, contact Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan at 517-483-STOP or submit a tip at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=903#. Tips submitted in any form can remain anonymous. Somewhere out there, someone knows what happened.