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Robert Casto Missing Person Case

Last seen in Arlington, Texas on Nov 27, 1983

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Victim Details

Jan 12, 2011

Oct 29, 2018

Robert

Casto

63

21

74 inches

77 inches

175 lbs

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 27, 1983

Arlington

Texas

Tarrant County

9553

Arlington Police Department

Arlington

Texas

Tarrant County

76002

Diana Brown

Civilian Investigator

620 West Division Street, Texas

8174595316

Local

Law Enforcement

83-1212201

Arlington Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9228) and 5 other sources
Robert Dale Casto, a 21-year-old man, was last seen on November 27, 1983, in Arlington, Texas. He was driving a blue 1979 Ford Pinto station wagon with the Texas license plate 907AYJ at the time of his disappearance. Casto has never been heard from again, and authorities suspect that he may have been taken against his will.

Standing at 6'2" and weighing around 175 pounds, Casto had brown hair and brown eyes. His disappearance has remained a mystery for decades, with few details available about the circumstances leading to his vanishing. His case is classified as an involuntary missing person, and despite ongoing investigations, no substantial leads have surfaced.

The Arlington Police Department continues to handle the investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward. Casto’s case remains open as his family and law enforcement continue to seek answers.
Last Seen: Nov 27, 1983

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9228
  • Bob Casto | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 798DMTX - Robert Dale Casto - Doe Network
  • Robert Dale Casto - The Charley Project
  • Missing Persons, from NAMPN 1980 to 1986 - Poli-con-deaths

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP4469 • Found May 2, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"–6'5"
    Weight 97%154 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP4521
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP4521 • Found Aug 20, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 21
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"–6'5"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP4468 • Found Mar 15, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"–6'5"
    Weight 70%130 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP4020
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP4020 • Found Oct 14, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"–6'5"
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP1838 • Found Nov 12, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"–6'5"
    Weight 88%146 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP4467 • Found May 5, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Weight 42%112 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Denton, Texas
    UP14785 • Found Dec 27, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–22 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Weight 0%67 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP1736 • Found Mar 16, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"–6'5"
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3688 • Found May 10, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'9" vs 6'2"–6'5"
    Weight 92%210 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP4238
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP4238 • Found Aug 23, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–36 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 4%5'7" vs 6'2"–6'5"
    Weight 98%155 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    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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