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Daniel Castellano Missing Person Case

Last seen in Palm Springs, California on Jun 7, 2007

Victim Details

Jul 15, 2018

Sep 21, 2018

Daniel

Castellano

52

33

71 inches

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jun 7, 2007

Palm Springs

California

Riverside County

39034

Palm Springs Police Department

Palm Springs

California

Riverside County

92262

200 South Civic Drive, California

7603238116

Local

Law Enforcement

0707P0548

Palm Springs Police Department

10405

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51188) and 3 other sources
Daniel Ortiz Castellano, a 33-year-old man, was last seen on June 7, 2007, in Palm Springs, California. He was described as a Hispanic male, standing 5'11" tall, weighing approximately 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Very few details are available about the circumstances of his disappearance, and it remains unclear what led to him vanishing that day.

Castellano’s case is categorized as missing, and despite being reported to authorities shortly after he was last seen, no significant developments or leads have surfaced. The Palm Springs Police Department continues to handle the investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward. Over the years, his disappearance has become one of the many unsolved cases that continues to baffle investigators, leaving his family and friends without answers.

His case is listed in national databases, such as NamUs, and it remains open, with authorities relying on tips from the public to potentially bring closure to this lingering mystery.
Last Seen: Jun 7, 2007

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Daniel Ortiz Castellano | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing*** Daniel Ortiz Castellano from Palm Springs, California ...
  • Daniel Ortiz Castellano - The Charley Project

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79792
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79792 • Found Mar 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Chula Vista, California
    UP2664 • Found Sep 23, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 33
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 89%196 lb vs 170 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 48–62 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%49 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California
    UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 96%190 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%103 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP54015
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP54015 • Found Mar 10, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 170 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Salton City, California
    UP12450 • Found May 19, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Arleta, California
    UP7518 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP2660 • Found Oct 19, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 80%84 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    Weight 86%141 lb vs 170 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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    Forum Posts (3)

    I'm curious if anyone noticed any unusual activity in Palm Springs around the time Daniel Ortiz... ...Read More
    05/03/2024
    Has anyone else noticed how little media coverage Daniel Ortiz Castellano's disappearance received... ...Read More
    04/14/2024
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