Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29960)
Manuel Gomez Castaneda, a 39-year-old man, was last seen on October 5, 2014. He had left Mexico City the day before and was reportedly planning to reach Houston, Texas. After meeting with individuals in Camargo, his journey took him to Reynosa, where he made a phone call—the last confirmed contact with anyone—on the same day he disappeared. Gomez Castaneda was attempting to cross the border and reach the U.S., but he has been missing ever since.
The case remains open, and he is listed in databases for missing persons. His family and authorities have appealed for public assistance in finding information that could explain his disappearance. Despite the ongoing search efforts, no significant breakthroughs have been reported. Manuel is described as a Hispanic male, with brown hair, standing 5'3" tall, and weighing about 160 pounds at the time he went missing. The case is part of broader investigations into missing persons in the border region, which has seen multiple disappearances under similar circumstances.Last Seen: Oct 5, 2014
