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Troy Lambert Missing Person Case

Last seen in Alexandria, Louisiana on Feb 27, 2006

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jul 18, 2024

Troy

Lambert

64

44

65 inches

140 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 27, 2006

Alexandria

Louisiana

Rapides Parish

3136

Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office

Alexandria

Louisiana

Rapides Parish

71301

701 Murray Street, Louisiana

3184736703

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.rpso.org/contact-rpso

272170

Feb 27, 2006

Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office

5848

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP678) and 5 other sources
In the heart of Louisiana, the story of Troy Lee Lambert's disappearance began on what seemed to be an ordinary day. On February 27, 2006, the 44-year-old Alexandria resident informed his family of his intention to go fishing, a familiar pastime for him. He was last seen at his residence at approximately 1:00 p.m. before he headed out for his planned fishing trip. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5'6' and weighing around 140 pounds. A distinct physical characteristic noted was a crooked right pinky finger. He was believed to be wearing a shirt, blue jeans, white socks, white athletic shoes, and a watch.

Later that same day, concern for Troy's welfare grew when he failed to return home. This led to the discovery of his truck and his Bass Tracker Pro Team 165 boat at the Red River in Alexandria. The boat was found floating, but strangely, the motor was off and it contained no fishing equipment. The absence of his fishing gear was a perplexing detail that immediately raised questions about the nature of his disappearance. An intensive search of the river was launched by the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office and state Wildlife and Fisheries agents. The search efforts included dragging the river, scouring the shores, and utilizing sonar equipment, but these measures did not lead to any signs of Troy.

The investigation into Troy's disappearance took a complex turn when it was revealed that he was facing legal troubles. In April 2006, just two months after he was last seen, a warrant was issued for his arrest. Authorities believed he had stolen over $500 from a local Super 1 Foods store and had been questioned about the theft prior to his disappearance. This development introduced the theory that Troy may have staged his own disappearance to avoid criminal prosecution. The peculiar scene at the Red River, with the boat devoid of fishing gear, lent some credence to this possibility. Despite this theory, no concrete evidence has ever surfaced to confirm that he intentionally vanished. The case of Troy Lee Lambert remains an unsolved and lingering mystery, leaving his family and the community without answers.
Last Seen: Feb 27, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Troy Lee Lambert - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP678 | NamUs
  • Louisiana Lostnmissing - Troy Lambert.
  • Troy Lambert Endangered Missing Feb. 27, 2006 LA. - Tapatalk
  • Lambert, MS Area Missing Persons - SpotCrime

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3157 • Found Apr 28, 2007
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 61%171 mi away
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 140–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Marksville, Louisiana - unidentified case UP5777
    John Doe — Marksville, Louisiana
    UP5777 • Found Jun 26, 2009
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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