Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP103115)
The disappearance of Roberto Castillo Vega began in the spring of 2023, creating a quiet but profound mystery for his family. At 56 years old, Roberto, a Hispanic/Latino and White/Caucasian male, was last seen in Goodyear, Arizona, on March 12, 2023. Just prior to his disappearance, he and his wife had been in Mexico on March 10th and 11th. Their return journeys were separate; Roberto drove home by himself on March 12th, while his wife took a bus.
Upon her arrival at their residence on the 12th, she saw Roberto in bed, seemingly asleep. It was a seemingly ordinary end to their trip, giving no indication of the events that would soon unfold. The familiar comfort of home would soon be replaced by a lingering and unanswered question.
The following morning, a sense of unease settled over the Vega household. When Roberto's wife awoke, she discovered that he was no longer in the house. A further search revealed that his semi-truck was also missing from the property. Concern likely mounted with each passing hour that he could not be reached. The situation took a more definitive and alarming turn when his wife received a letter in the mail. The correspondence stated that Roberto's semi-truck had been towed in Tucson, Arizona, a considerable distance from their home in Goodyear. This official notification transformed a worrying absence into a formal missing person case, prompting her to report him as missing to the authorities.
The discovery of the abandoned semi-truck added a tangible yet perplexing piece of evidence to the investigation now being handled by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Since the day his wife last saw him asleep in their bed, Roberto Castillo Vega has not been seen or heard from. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. The case is a distressing narrative that begins with a couple returning from a trip and ends with a family left in limbo. The journey of his semi-truck to Tucson and its subsequent abandonment are critical yet unresolved elements of this ongoing investigation. The lack of contact and the unusual discovery of his vehicle have left his loved ones and law enforcement searching for answers.Last Seen: Mar 12, 2023
