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Case Description (SOLVED)
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On November 9, 2024, 19-year-old Victor Castaneda Jr. was last seen at South Pointe Beach in Miami Beach, Florida. He and his younger sister entered the ocean around 6 p.m. when they were caught in a rip current. While bystanders managed to rescue his sister, Victor was pulled under and disappeared from sight.
In the days following his disappearance, multiple agencies, including Miami Beach Police, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and the U.S. Coast Guard, conducted extensive search operations. ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 09, 2024
In the days following his disappearance, multiple agencies, including Miami Beach Police, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and the U.S. Coast Guard, conducted extensive search operations. ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 09, 2024
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Nov 16, 2024
VICTOR
CASTANEDA
19
19
70 inches
160 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Male
Nov 09, 2024
Miami Beach
Florida
Miami-Dade County
Miami Beach
No
245
156192
Miami Beach Police Department
Miami Beach
Florida
Miami-Dade County
33139
Vivian Lopez
Criminal Justice Agency Coordinator
1100 Washington Avenue, Florida
Local
Law Enforcement
24-112707
2024-11-09
Miami Beach Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
Yes
11/20/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
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11/22/2024
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11/22/2024
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11/16/2024
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11/16/2024
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11/14/2024
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