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Daniel Romero Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mulberry, Florida on May 20, 1996

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Victim Details

Apr 29, 2010

Jul 12, 2024

Daniel

Romero

46

16

66 inches

68 inches

125 lbs

135 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

May 20, 1996

Mulberry

Florida

Polk County

No

8456

Polk County Sheriff's Office - Bartow

Bartow

Florida

Polk County

33830

455 Noth Broadway Avenue, Florida

8632986200

County

Law Enforcement

96-68541

May 20, 1996

Polk County Sheriff's Office - Bartow

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6987) and 5 other sources
Daniel Romero, a 16-year-old boy from Mulberry, Florida, went missing on May 20, 1996. Classified as an endangered runaway, Romero was last seen leaving a juvenile facility along with seven other minors. Since that day, there have been no confirmed sightings or contact from him, and his whereabouts remain unknown. His case has puzzled investigators, as very few details have emerged since his disappearance.

Romero, described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes, stood between 5'6" and 5'8" tall and weighed around 125-135 pounds at the time. Despite the ongoing investigation, his case remains unsolved. Local authorities, including the Polk County Sheriff's Office, continue to seek any information that could help bring closure to this decades-old case. Romero’s family and the community remain hopeful for answers as the search continues.
Last Seen: May 20, 1996

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • 4400DMFL - Daniel Romero - Doe Network
  • Daniel Romero
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP6987 | NamUs
  • Daniel Romero | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
  • Daily News Release - Ogle County

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Dover, Florida - unidentified case UP178
    John Doe — Dover, Florida
    UP178 • Found Mar 22, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 98%149 lb vs 125–135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1030
    John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida
    UP1030 • Found Jun 22, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%143 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 125–135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Immokalee, Florida
    UP81735 • Found Jul 26, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%108 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 54%175 lb vs 125–135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP2299
    John Doe — Orlando, Florida
    UP2299 • Found Nov 11, 2007
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 16 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 82%160 lb vs 125–135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Bonita Springs, Florida - unidentified case UP1062
    John Doe — Bonita Springs, Florida
    UP1062 • Found Jul 12, 2001
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 16 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 73%108 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 125–135 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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