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David Castro Missing Person Case

Last seen in North Bergen, New Jersey on Jun 4, 2018

Victim Details

Aug 9, 2018

Jan 12, 2024

David

Castro

23

15

66 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jun 4, 2018

North Bergen

New Jersey

Hudson County

07047

39485

North Bergen Police Department

North Bergen

New Jersey

Hudson County

07047

Peter Insetta

Sergeant

4233 Kennedy Blvd, New Jersey

2013922100

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.northbergenpolice.com/

18-049819

Jun 11, 2018

North Bergen Police Department

9945

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51678) and 4 other sources
In the early summer of 2018, a then 15-year-old David Xep Castro and his sister were staying with a relative in North Bergen, New Jersey. On June 4th, the siblings left the residence together. It would be a week later, on June 11, 2018, that they were officially reported as missing to the North Bergen Police Department. At the time of his disappearance, David was described as a Hispanic male, standing at five feet six inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds. He has black hair, which was styled long on top with the sides shaved, and brown eyes.

The circumstances surrounding David and his sister's departure from their relative's home remain unclear in public reports. Details regarding what they were wearing at the time they left or any personal belongings they may have taken with them have not been widely disseminated. The initial investigation was handled by the North Bergen Police Department, and their case was assigned the number 18-049819. Subsequently, a file for David was created with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, under the case number 1336113.

Years have passed since David and his sister were last seen, and his case remains unresolved. The lack of significant public updates can be agonizing for family and community members holding out for answers. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many young people who go missing, leaving behind a void of information and a series of unanswered questions for their loved ones. The investigation into what happened to David and his sister after they walked away from their relative's home continues, with the hope that new information will eventually come to light and provide a resolution to this painful uncertainty.
Last Seen: Jun 4, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. DAVID A. CASTRO - Justia Law
  • Secaucus Police Urge Residents to Lock Vehicles - eSecaucus
  • Veteran David Castro was struggling with anxiety and depression ...
  • STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. DAVID A. CASTRO (18-12 ... - NJ Courts

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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 — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP80273
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP80273 • Found Apr 10, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP114582
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP114582 • Found Dec 29, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 78%157 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP68078
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP68078 • Found Mar 30, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 17–30 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'1" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%126 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP73324
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP73324 • Found May 7, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 67%Est. 20–45 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 58%168 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP59677
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP59677 • Found Jul 15, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 55%Est. 20–40 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 0%197 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Harrison, New York
    UP137145 • Found Jan 31, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen

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