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 months later, and what does this suggest about his fate?
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timeline
Lead #2What occurred during the drive from Reno to Truckee that led to the vehicle being abandoned in the woods?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Daniel or his vehicle during the journey from Reno to Truckee on October 28, 2015?
Daniel Octavio Gallardo, a 19-year-old male, disappeared on October 28, 2015, after leaving Reno, Nevada en route 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. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about his final hours and the location of Daniel himself.
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location
Lead #4Are there any records of Daniel stopping or being seen at any locations between Reno and the wooded area where his car was found?
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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 Octavio Gallardo was last seen leaving Reno, Nevada heading to Truckee, California
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2015-10-28
Disappearance
Daniel departed Reno in his Nissan Altima bound for Truckee
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2016
Vehicle Discovery
Daniel's Nissan Altima was found abandoned in a wooded area north of Truckee, months after his disappearance
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Case Information
Incident:October 28, 2015
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 28, 2015
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7602563531
You can remain anonymous