Fidel Castro, 39, of Orange Cove, California, was last seen on January 29, 1997, and reported missing after his niece last observed him at the intersection of Park and 4th Streets. He was described as 5 feet 8 inches, about 120 pounds, with black hair and Hispanic/Latino descent.

Fidel’s disappearance remains mysterious; despite family and law enforcement efforts to keep the case public, investigators report few major leads or developments. His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and appears in state and national missing persons databases.

If anyone has information about Fidel’s whereabouts or the events of January 29, 1997, contact the local law enforcement agency handling the case.