The person at the center of this case
Daniel Octavio Gallardo
Missing Person · Open
10 years waiting · since 2015
Missing Person: Daniel Octavio Gallardo
Justice for Daniel Octavio Gallardo — the trail went cold in 2015, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was Daniel's Nissan Altima found abandoned in a remote wooded area north of Truckee rather than along the direct route from Reno?
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timeline
Lead #2What happened during the journey from Reno to Truckee that caused Daniel to deviate from his route?
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evidence
Lead #3What condition was the vehicle in when discovered, and were there any signs of foul play or accident?
Daniel Octavio Gallardo, a 19-year-old male, went missing on October 28, 2015, after leaving Reno, Nevada headed to Truckee, California. His Nissan Altima was discovered months later abandoned in a wooded area north of Truckee, raising questions about what happened during his journey. Despite the vehicle recovery, Daniel's whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains unsolved.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Daniel or his vehicle between Reno and the discovery location in the wooded area?
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NamUs case MP55632. Missing person: Daniel Octavio Gallardo.
Last known contact: 2015-10-28 in Truckee, Nevada, CA. Circumstances: Daniel was last seen leaving Reno, Nevada heading to Truckee, California.
He was driving his Nissan Altima which was found months later in a wooded area north of Truckee. Demographics: 19 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Barstow Police Department | 154534.
Timeline of Events
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2015-10-28
Last known contact
Daniel last seen leaving Reno, Nevada heading to Truckee, California driving his Nissan Altima
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2015-10-28
Missing person report
Daniel Octavio Gallardo reported missing after failing to arrive at destination
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2015-12-28
Vehicle discovered
Nissan Altima found abandoned in wooded area north of Truckee, California months after disappearance
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Case Information
Incident:October 28, 2015
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 28, 2015
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7602563531
You can remain anonymous