Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP146237)
In the early summer of 2025, the community of San Angelo, Texas, was filled with concern for the welfare of 15-year-old Natalie Gonzalez. A sense of unease spread after she was last seen on June 9, 2025. On that Monday evening, Natalie was seen leaving her residence on Woodlawn Drive at approximately 8 p.m. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing around 100 pounds, with both brown hair and brown eyes.
She was reportedly wearing a brown Mickey Mouse sweatshirt, black joggers, and carrying a black backpack.
Authorities began an investigation into her disappearance and soon learned that another teenager from the area, 16-year-old Brandon Castilla, was also missing. He had last been seen leaving his home on Montague Avenue. Investigators believed that the two teenagers had run away together. The San Angelo Police Department issued a public appeal for information, urging anyone with knowledge of their whereabouts to come forward to assist in ensuring their safe return. The public was provided with descriptions of both teens in the hope that community assistance could help locate them.
In a positive resolution to a situation that caused much apprehension, the investigating agency has reported that Natalie Gonzalez has been found alive. While her safe recovery has brought a sense of relief, the specific details regarding the date and the circumstances of her being located have not been widely publicized, leaving the information intentionally vague. This case began with the concerning disappearance of two teenagers, prompting a response from law enforcement and the community. The search for Natalie and Brandon was guided by the belief that they had run away together. The resolution, with the official report of Natalie being found alive, closed a difficult chapter for her family and community, though many of the particulars of her time away and her discovery remain private.Last Seen: Jun 9, 2025
