The person at the center of this case
Cynthia Laura Castellano
Missing Person · Open
24 years waiting · since 2002
Missing Person: Cynthia Laura Castellano
Justice for Cynthia Laura Castellano — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Family members or neighbors who saw Cynthia on or around May 19, 2002—what was her demeanor and destination?
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clue
Lead #2Why was she barefoot when she left, and does this suggest the departure was sudden or distressed?
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evidence
Lead #3Any surveillance footage or vehicle sightings in Laredo on May 19, 2002 that could establish her movements after leaving home?
Cynthia Laura Castellano, a 25-year-old woman, disappeared from Laredo, Texas on May 19, 2002, after leaving her residence and failing to return. She was last in contact with family on May 17, 2002, and has not been heard from in over two decades. The case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to seek information about her disappearance and current whereabouts.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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contact
Lead #4Who was she in contact with between May 17 and May 19, and what was discussed in those communications?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP153031. Missing person: Cynthia Laura Castellano.
Last known contact: 2002-05-19 in Laredo, Webb, TX. Circumstances: Castellano last communicated with a family member on May 17, 2002.
On May 19, 2002, she had reportedly left the residence and did not return. She has not been heard from since.
Demographics: 25 years, Female, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 161 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red T-shirt, black shorts.; Footwear: No shoes.. Investigating agency: Laredo Police Department | 02-15128.
Timeline of Events
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2002-05-17
Last Known Contact
Cynthia last communicated with a family member on May 17, 2002.
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2002-05-19
Disappearance
Cynthia left her residence and did not return. She was wearing a red t-shirt, black shorts, and no shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:May 17, 2002
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 17, 2002
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9567952800
You can remain anonymous