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Case Description
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Was visiting an establishment on Junction Rd. in east Durham when someone told the victim to come outside and he was never seen again. It is unknown if he got into a vehicle, left on foot, or was taken against his will. Also, Mr. Matute-Romero goes by the nickname of "Coostom."
Last Seen: Aug 16, 2021
Last Seen: Aug 16, 2021
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See any mistakes?Victim Details
Oct 15, 2021
Oct 15, 2021
Hector
Matute-Romero
25
22
69 inches
150 lbs
160 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Male
Aug 16, 2021
Durham
North Carolina
Durham County
27703
No
316
108230
Durham Police Department
Durham
North Carolina
Durham County
27701
Gregory Novotny
Police Corporal
602 East Main Street, North Carolina
9195604600
County
Law Enforcement
21-027151
2021-08-16
Durham Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
11/23/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else read about the Matute-Romero case? There's something about that area around Junction... ...Read More
11/04/2024
11/04/2024
Has anyone else been looking into the disappearance of Mr. Matute-Romero, aka "Coostom," from Durham... ...Read More
05/04/2024
05/04/2024
Hey everyone, I’ve been following the Matute-Romero disappearance case and something keeps bugging... ...Read More
05/31/2023
05/31/2023
