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Roderica Casteel Missing Person Case

Last seen in Riverside, California on Dec 28, 2018

Victim Details

May 4, 2022

Oct 19, 2022

Roderica

Casteel

50

43

68 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Dec 28, 2018

Riverside

California

Riverside County

No

113932

Riverside Police Department

Riverside

California

Riverside County

92505

10540 Magnolia Avenue, California

9513542007

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.riversideca.gov/rpd/default.asp

19003152

Riverside Police Department

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP91052) and 4 other sources
Roderica Almira Casteel, a 43-year-old woman, was last seen on December 28, 2018, in Riverside, California. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being approximately 5'8" tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Known to her friends and family as "Rica," she had long hair and was believed to be in Riverside County when she vanished. The circumstances of her disappearance remain largely unclear, and law enforcement considers her case to be an involuntary missing person case.

Casteel’s disappearance has left her family and authorities searching for answers, but few leads have emerged since 2018. Efforts to locate her have not yielded significant results, and her whereabouts remain unknown. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has been involved in the investigation, but so far, the case remains unsolved, with no clear evidence of what might have happened to her after she was last seen.

The case continues to be open, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Family and friends have also expressed ongoing concerns for her safety and are hopeful that new information might eventually come to light.
Last Seen: Dec 28, 2018

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP92621
    Jane Doe — San Diego, California
    UP92621 • Found Apr 29, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 96%157 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP89347
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP89347 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 91%110–120 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Green vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California
    UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP59708
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP59708 • Found Aug 24, 2019
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 43
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Compton, California - unidentified case UP131023
    Jane Doe — Compton, California
    UP131023 • Found Sep 9, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 92%Est. 50–65 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81695
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 65%Est. 20–40 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 78%Est. 50–60 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California - unidentified case UP128322
    Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California
    UP128322 • Found Aug 12, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 91%Est. 50–60 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'3" vs 5'8"
    Weight 79%111 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP80466
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP80466 • Found Apr 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 70%Est. 50–60 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP158123
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP158123 • Found Apr 10, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 43 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 91%120 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown 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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    Forum Posts (3)

    I came across the missing persons case of Roderica "Rica" Almira Casteel recently and something... ...Read More
    10/19/2024
    Does anyone know if there were any significant events or incidents in Rica's life right before she... ...Read More
    07/02/2024
    I was reading about Roderica Almira Casteel's case, and something struck me about the lack of public... ...Read More
    08/07/2023

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