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JOSE CASTILLO Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Jan 16, 2022

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Victim Details

Created

Jul 29, 2022

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

First Name

JOSE

Last Name

CASTILLO

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

64 inches

Weight

105 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jan 16, 2022

City

Houston

State

Texas

County

Harris County

Zip Code

77087

Tribal Land

Agency ID

117368

Agency Name

Houston Police Department

Agency City

Houston

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Harris County

Agency Zip Code

77048

Agency Contact

Douglas Steigerwald

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

8300 Mykawa, Texas

Agency Phone

8323941872

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

Agency Case #

126956-22

Agency Report Date

Jan 29, 2022

Primary Agency

Houston Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 6, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP93782) and 1 other source

Jose Castillo, a 17-year-old male, was last seen on January 16, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Despite efforts from law enforcement and his family, the details surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and no significant leads have emerged to date. He is registered in various missing persons databases, where authorities continue to appeal for public assistance to help uncover any information that might lead to locating him. His case remains active, with law enforcement urging anyone with potential information to come forward and aid in the investigation.
Last Seen: Jan 16, 2022

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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 — Houston, Texas

UP87935 • Found Jan 10, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 13–19 vs 17

Race 60%White

Location 99%12 mi away, same county

TimingFound same day as last seen

Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"

Weight 100%112 lb vs 105 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

John Doe — Austin, Texas

UP161776 • Found Jul 23, 2026

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 17 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 65%151 mi away, same state

TimingFound 5 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"

Weight 68%132 lb vs 105 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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JOSE CASTILLO Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Jan 16, 2022

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (1)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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