Search Intensifies In Lakewood For Missing South Park Ambulance Paramedic

Search Intensifies In Lakewood For Missing Paramedic
July 25, 2016 6:48 PM
By Tom Mustin

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – The search continues for a paramedic who seemingly vanished several days ago. No one has heard or seen Eric Pracht since Friday night.

The South Park ambulance paramedic had left a party at his Lakewood condo on Friday night after a discussion about recent police shootings turned heated.

Detectives say a call from Pracht’s cellphone was detected around 5 p.m. Saturday near Green Mountain, but there is still no sign of the missing paramedic.

Right now, Lakewood police are investigating Pracht’s disappearance as a missing person’s case. Anyone with information about Pracht’s whereabouts is asked to call the Lakewood Police Department at (303) 987-7111.

From South Park Ambulance District:

Eric, Your parents and aunt stopped at the station yesterday. We had a great convesation talking about how respected you are. I want to let you know your job is waiting for you when you return. You have an amazing family that love you very much and are waiting for your return.Everyone here misses you and can't wait to see you again. Throughout your career your talent as a Paramedic has truly changed lives for the better.

Kevin has lined up a bunch of really bad movies to watch. Lissa has some hugs for you. Give me call if you need to talk.

Please share this post as widely as possible,

Still No Sign Of EMT Who Mysteriously Disappeared After Heated Discussion
July 27, 2016 8:35 PM

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Approximately 50 volunteers were out searching for a missing 25-year-old emergency medical technician in Lakewood on Wednesday.

K9s and cadaver dogs were being used in the widespread search with zero clues to Pracht’s whereabouts. Search crews aren’t leaving any stone unturned and his family believes he can’t be too far away.

Flight for Fife also helped in Wednesday’s search efforts flying above Green Mountain. Drones were also used.

LPD requesting assistance locating missing person Eric Pracht. Please call LPD at 303-987-7111 with information.

Contact Drew Fitch 303-588-3178 or stop by the Green Mtn Rec Center if you would like to assist with search crews.

Eric Pracht: Reward offered in missing case of Lakewood paramedic
No clues in Eric Pracht's disappearance
by Jaclyn Allen
Feb 10, 2017

LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- Six months after a Lakewood paramedic vanished without a trace, his family is now offering a reward, while police say they believe something happened to him.

Eric Pracht disappeared last July, after a heated conversation with friends in his Lakewood home. His fiancée said he was going for a walk to cool down and never came back.

"We're all at a loss. Nothing makes any sense," said Marcus Pracht, Eric's older brother. "It's not like Eric to just walk off and leave his family wondering where he is. He wouldn't do that to his mother."

The family is offering a $10,000 reward for information on his whereabouts.

Police said anyone with information can call the Lakewood Police main number at (303) 987-7111.

From Jerrica Lopez-Pracht :

We would like to get this out and circulating again. This search is not over, we will not stop until we bring Eric home where he belongs. And we want everyone to know how much we appreciate the support and help we have received, it means so much to our family. We love you Erico! Not one day has gone by that we don't think of you. Please help us share this so people know we are still looking for answers and the justice he deserves. Thank you again!

From South Park Ambulance District:

***UPDATE- There is a REWARD of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the disappearance or for information of the location of PARAMEDIC ERIC PRACHT.

We the family and friends of Paramedic Eric Pracht have a favor to ask, could you help us by sharing this post month of July? It’s been 2 years since Eric was seen or heard from.

Can you help us find Eric by providing us any information that would help us to understand what happened to him in the late hours of Friday, July 22, 2016. Eric was last seen at his condominium located in the Lakewood Vista Condominium complex in Lakewood, Colorado.
Did you see a young man walking anywhere in this area on this night or the early hours of Saturday, July 23, 2016?

PLEASE HELP US BY SENDING US ANYTHING YOU CAN ABOUT THIS NIGHT.

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From Lakewood Police Department:
MISSING: Eric Pracht has been missing since July 23, 2016. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt (shown in the flyer) and tan shorts. He was last seen leaving his apartment in the area of W. Utah Ave. and W. Alameda Pkwy, Lakewood, CO. He was barefoot and had only his keys, cellphone & wallet on him. If anyone has information on his whereabouts, please contact the Lakewood Tip Line at 303-763-6800 and reference case #16 .

Heartbreaking news from South Park Ambulance District
23 mins ago

It is with great saddness that we report the death of Paramedic Eric Pracht. Yesterday his remains were found near the south base of Green Mountain in Lakewood. Eric has been missing since July 22, 2016. Eric was an outstanding person and a gifted Paramedic. He dedicated his life to serving others. He will not be forgotten.

I was hoping that he had just moved on to a secret life elsewhere, but I glad his family and friends finally know what happened.
Surprised the numerous search parties hadn't found him.

Statement from Lakewood Police Department:


Family says items belonging to missing paramedic found with human remains near Green Mountain
by: Jenna Carroll, KDVR | Posted: Apr 24, 2020
An earlier version of this story stated the remains had been identified, however police say there has not been official confirmation at this time.

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — The Lakewood Police Department said the human remains found near a trail on Green Mountain Thursday morning have been sent out for testing.

The family of Eric Pracht, a paramedic who has been missing since July 2016, said in a Facebook post on Friday that although there is no official confirmation, “All signs point to it being Eric with the articles of clothing, his wallet, ID and credit card being found.”