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 #1What was the condition of the Nissan Altima when discovered, and were there signs of accident, foul play, or mechanical failure?
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timeline
Lead #2Exactly how many months passed between October 28, 2015 and the vehicle discovery, and why was the car not found sooner?
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location
Lead #3Why was Daniel traveling from Reno to Truckee, and did he have connections or plans in either location?
Daniel Octavio Gallardo, a 19-year-old male, disappeared on October 28, 2015, after leaving Reno, Nevada to drive to Truckee, California in his Nissan Altima. His vehicle was discovered months later abandoned in a wooded area north of Truckee, raising questions about what happened during his journey. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue seeking information about his final movements and the condition in which his car was found.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any personal belongings, forensic evidence, or clues inside or around the abandoned vehicle?
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witness
Lead #5Did anyone see Daniel or his vehicle on the route between Reno and Truckee on October 28, 2015?
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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
Daniel Octavio Gallardo Disappears
Daniel last seen leaving Reno, Nevada heading to Truckee, California in his Nissan Altima
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2015-10-28
Vehicle Journey Begins
Daniel departs Reno in his Nissan Altima bound for Truckee
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2015-12
Abandoned Vehicle Located
Daniel's Nissan Altima discovered months later in a wooded area north of Truckee
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Case Information
Incident:October 28, 2015
Last Updated:July 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 28, 2015
Last Updated:July 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7602563531
You can remain anonymous