Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP146238)
In mid-2025, the community of San Angelo, Texas, was filled with concern for the well-being of 16-year-old Brandon Castilla, who was reported missing on June 9, 2025. Brandon, a male with brown curly hair and brown eyes, was a student whose sudden disappearance prompted a public appeal for information from law enforcement. At the time he went missing, he was described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds.
The last time he was seen, he was at his home on Montague Avenue. He was reportedly wearing a white shirt, red pajama pants, and Jordan sneakers when he vanished.
The circumstances surrounding Brandon's disappearance were further complicated by the simultaneous vanishing of another local teenager, 15-year-old Natalie Gonzales. Investigators with the San Angelo Police Department believed that the two teenagers had run away together. Natalie was last seen leaving her residence on Woodlawn Drive on the same evening. The police issued descriptions of both teens to the public in the hopes of gathering leads that might lead to their whereabouts. The community shared the information widely, anxious for any news regarding the two missing youths.
Official reports from the investigating agency have since indicated that Brandon Castilla has been found alive. The circumstances of his recovery and the exact date he was located have not been widely publicized, leading to a sense of quiet relief within the community. The focus of the investigation shifted from a search for a missing person to ensuring his well-being after he was found. The case, which began with a great deal of uncertainty and public concern, concluded with the positive outcome of a safe return. An overview of the case reflects a period of distress for the family and community, followed by the eventual resolution of Brandon being located.Last Seen: Jun 9, 2025
