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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP54096) and 3 other sources
In the winter of 2018, a family's life was forever altered by the sudden and unexplained absence of a loved one. On December 10, 2018, 32-year-old Carlos Noel Castillo Sagastume was last seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, Carlos was at an age where life often holds promise and stability. The day of his disappearance began like any other, but it would end with a void that has yet to be filled, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions.

The circumstances surrounding Carlos's disappearance are distressingly sparse. It is understood that he left for his job on that Monday morning but never arrived, nor did he ever return home. Since that day, information regarding his whereabouts has been scarce, and no significant leads have emerged in the years that have passed. The silence in his case has been a heavy burden for those who know and love him. Despite the passage of time, efforts to uncover what happened to Carlos have continued, with his case being highlighted by organizations that focus on unresolved missing person cases.

The investigation into Carlos Castillo Sagastume's disappearance remains open, managed by the Philadelphia Police Department. His case is cataloged in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System a national resource for missing persons. This official record ensures that he is not forgotten and that his case details are available to law enforcement agencies across the country. The overview of this case is one of profound uncertainty; a man vanished after setting out for a normal day of work, leaving behind a life and a family. Authorities and the public continue to seek any piece of information that might illuminate the path Carlos took and bring an end to the painful ambiguity his loved ones have endured for years.

Last Seen: Dec 10, 2018

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 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP123910
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP123910 • Found Jun 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 4'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP82373
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP82373 • Found Jul 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 4'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%203 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Freehold, New Jersey
UP93554 • Found Dec 27, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 4'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP98276
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP98276 • Found Nov 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 4'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP87881
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP87881 • Found Nov 13, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%80 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 4'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Corona, New York - unidentified case UP87877
John Doe — Corona, New York
UP87877 • Found Sep 12, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%85 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 4'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Elmhurst, New York - unidentified case UP88299
John Doe — Elmhurst, New York
UP88299 • Found Aug 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%84 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 4'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%103 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Flushing, New York - unidentified case UP82830
John Doe — Flushing, New York
UP82830 • Found Jul 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%87 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 4'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP84342
John Doe — New York, New York
UP84342 • Found Jul 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%82 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 4'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP84078
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP84078 • Found May 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%70 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 4'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 100–300 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.

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