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Diego Palomino Castorena Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on Mar 11, 2021

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Victim Details

Aug 13, 2021

Sep 11, 2023

Diego

Palomino Castorena

30

25

67 inches

69 inches

220 lbs

250 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Mar 11, 2021

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

Unknown

106657

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Edinburg

Texas

Hidalgo County

78541

Glen Mendoza

Director Texas Transnational Intelligence Center

711 El Cibolo Road, Texas

9563838114

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.hidalgocounty.us/209/Sheriff

21-30834

Aug 13, 2021

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

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Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP83255)
Diego Palomino Castorena, a 25-year-old man, was last seen on March 11, 2021, in McAllen, Texas. Despite efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remain unknown, and few details have emerged regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. The case has been actively monitored by the Texas Department of Public Safety, with his information listed in their Missing Persons Clearinghouse.

Authorities are continuing their investigation and seeking any leads that may assist in finding Diego. They encourage anyone with relevant information to contact local law enforcement or the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse to help bring closure to his family and friends.
Last Seen: Mar 11, 2021

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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 — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 75%167 lb vs 220–250 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 96%192 lb vs 220–250 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'7"–5'9"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 28–49 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 28–42 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 8%109 lb vs 220–250 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP90092 • Found Jan 27, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 26–41 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP84194
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP84194 • Found Aug 17, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 0%74 lb vs 220–250 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 25 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 55%149 lb vs 220–250 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP137849 • Found Jan 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%121 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
76%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP93259
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP93259 • Found Jun 28, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 36%5'2" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 0%77 lb vs 220–250 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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