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Ricardo Castillo Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fresno, California on Oct 12, 2004

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Victim Details

Mar 30, 2017

Oct 17, 2023

Ricardo

Castillo

53

31

65 inches

66 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 12, 2004

Fresno

California

Fresno County

33356

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Fresno

California

Fresno County

93721

Javier Puente

Missing Person Detective

2200 Fresno Street, California

5596008400

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.fresnosheriff.org/

04-24191

Oct 12, 2004

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37660) and 1 other source
Ricardo Castillo, a 31-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on October 12, 2004, in Fresno, California. He was being escorted to University Medical Center (UMC) for a mental health evaluation when he disappeared. The person accompanying Castillo went to get a security guard, but upon returning, Castillo was gone. This event marked the last time anyone saw him.

At the time of his disappearance, Castillo was described as being 5'5" tall, weighing approximately 140 pounds, with brown hair. His sudden disappearance has remained a cold case, and despite efforts, no significant leads have surfaced to explain what happened after he left the medical facility.

Efforts continue to locate Castillo, with authorities still seeking any information that could help solve the case. The Fresno Police Department, along with other investigative bodies, continues to monitor unsolved cases like Castillo's, utilizing both public tips and modern investigative techniques.
Last Seen: Oct 12, 2004

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    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP109069 • Found Aug 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–36 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 94%121 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Arleta, California
    UP7518 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 57%188 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 99%165 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — McFarland, California
    UP61297 • Found Feb 22, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Westley, California
    UP11031 • Found Jun 15, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 18–30 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 76%96 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 140–150 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP145848
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP145848 • Found Sep 5, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 68%Est. 38–52 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 91%171 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP128534
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP128534 • Found Jan 4, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 31 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 99%115–125 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Lake Elsinore, California - unidentified case UP112534
    John Doe — Lake Elsinore, California
    UP112534 • Found Sep 9, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 50%253 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Coalinga, California
    UP15833 • Found Jul 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 31
    Race 60%White
    Location 89%52 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3021
    John Doe — California
    UP3021 • Found Jul 27, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 55%205 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Manteca, California
    UP116767 • Found Feb 21, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 92%170 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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