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Desiderio Castillo Missing Person Case

Last seen in Barstow, California on Nov 1, 1987

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Victim Details

Sep 4, 2018

Jan 12, 2024

Desiderio

Castillo

70

31

67 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Nov 1, 1987

Barstow

California

San Bernardino County

91711

No

94033

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Sacramento

California

Sacramento County

95841

Zaheem Buksh

Detective, Missing Persons

4500 Orange Grove Avenue, California

9168745115

County

Law Enforcement

sacsheriff.com

20-350308

Nov 4, 2020

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52101) and 1 other source
Desiderio Castillo, a 31-year-old man, was last seen on November 1, 1987, in Barstow, California. At the time of his disappearance, he had been living between Barstow and Detroit, Michigan. The events leading to his disappearance involved a disagreement with his family. After leaving the scene, Castillo never returned, prompting his family to search for him, including in Michigan, but with no success.

Desiderio was described as 5'7" tall, weighing around 130 pounds, with black hair. Despite ongoing efforts and the case being listed in various missing persons databases, no significant leads have emerged since his disappearance. His case remains unsolved, and authorities are still seeking information that could help locate him or provide clarity about what happened.
Last Seen: Nov 1, 1987

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP52101 - Office of Justice Programs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4107
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4107 • Found Nov 22, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%92 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — City of Industry, California
    UP3966 • Found Aug 25, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Camp Pendleton North, California - unidentified case UP108109
    John Doe — Camp Pendleton North, California
    UP108109 • Found Jul 18, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%110 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 58%168 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Lynwood, California
    UP3502 • Found Jul 27, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–43 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 76%96 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3551
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3551 • Found Feb 4, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%92 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 80%156 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — City of Industry, California - unidentified case UP3026
    John Doe — City of Industry, California
    UP3026 • Found May 29, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP3052
    John Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP3052 • Found Nov 4, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 76%95 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7689
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California
    UP7689 • Found Feb 15, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%95 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 88%151 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3582
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3582 • Found Oct 7, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 78%89 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 43%175 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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