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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28450) and 1 other source
Ricardo Castillo, a 23-year-old man, went missing on August 31, 2007, after visiting relatives in Mexico. Castillo had been living in the United States for eight years and was reportedly returning to the U.S. when he disappeared. His last known contact was before he attempted to cross the border back into the U.S. from Mexico. Since then, no one has seen or heard from him, and his case remains unsolved.

Listed in NamUs, Castillo is described as a Hispanic male, standing 6'1" tall and weighing around 220 pounds with black hair. Despite efforts to locate him, there have been no significant developments in the investigation. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and law enforcement continues to seek information that might provide answers to his family.
Last Seen: Aug 31, 2007

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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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP15669 • Found Nov 4, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
75%Possible
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP6493 • Found Jul 7, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%103 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 36%5'8" vs 6'1"
Weight 75%170 lb vs 220 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.