The person at the center of this case
Daniel Romero
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Daniel Romero
Justice for Daniel Romero — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1Who were the seven other juveniles who left the facility with Daniel Romero?
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location
Lead #2What facility was Daniel leaving from, and why were eight juveniles departing together?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone witness the group leaving or see Daniel after May 20, 1996?
Daniel Romero, a 16-year-old Hispanic male, disappeared on May 20, 1996, after leaving a facility in Mulberry, Florida with seven other juveniles. The circumstances of his departure and the identities of his companions remain unclear, leaving significant gaps in understanding what happened that day. Nearly three decades later, investigators continue seeking information about Daniel's whereabouts and the events surrounding his disappearance.
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Lead #4What were the circumstances that led to the group leaving the facility together?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP6987. Missing person: Daniel Romero.
Last known contact: 1996-05-20 in Mulberry, Polk, FL. Circumstances: Left facility with seven other juveniles.
Demographics: 16 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 125 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office - Bartow | 96-68541 | 1996-05-20.
Timeline of Events
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1996-05-20
Daniel Romero disappears
16-year-old Daniel Romero left a facility in Mulberry, Polk County, Florida with seven other juveniles. Last known contact on this date.
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 1996
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 1996
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986200
You can remain anonymous