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Michael Castiglione Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lakewood, California on Sep 1, 2008

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Victim Details

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Jan 12, 2024

Michael

Castiglione

73

55

69 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 1, 2008

Lakewood

California

Los Angeles County

No

122761

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

160055013

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

3523

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP99421) and 2 other sources
Michael Leo Castiglione, aged 55, was last seen on September 1, 2008, in Lakewood, California. At the time of his disappearance, Michael was described as 5'9", weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The details surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and he has not been heard from since that date. Authorities have provided limited information, and there are no specific leads or developments reported over the years.

The case is being investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, but as of now, it remains unsolved. His case has been entered into both NamUs and the California Attorney General’s database, but there have been no breakthroughs in the investigation to date.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 2008

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  • Michael Leo Castiglione | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Library: Ostrom Workshop: Indiana University

    • 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.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 73%198 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Bellflower, California
    UP14872 • Found Oct 16, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 61%115 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
    John Doe — Buena Park, California
    UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 91%183 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 95%180–190 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 55 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17010
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17010 • Found Jul 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 93%182 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP15654
    John Doe — California
    UP15654 • Found Jul 9, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 96%141 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 65–80 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 88%134 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel 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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