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Robert Castro

Case from Colton, CA dated Jul 05, 1997

Victim Details

Robert Castro

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Colton

CA

1997-07-05

54

Robert

Castro

06/22/2026

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Robert Castro, a 54-year-old Hispanic male, was murdered on July 5, 1997, in Colton, California. He was a drifter who was beaten to death with a piece of plywood in a rail yard. Though not officially charged, Ángel Maturino Reséndiz, also known as the 'Railroad Killer,' is considered the prime suspect in this case.

Reséndiz was a Mexican serial killer who was active in the United States during the 1990s. He was known for committing murders near railroad tracks, often targeting victim ...
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  • SLAYING SUSPECT SURRENDERS - Chicago Tribune
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