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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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Lead #1Who were the seven other juveniles that left the facility with Daniel?
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Lead #2What was the nature of the facility Daniel left from, and what were the circumstances of the group departure?
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Lead #3Has anyone reported seeing Daniel Romero since May 20, 1996, or received any communication from him?
Daniel Romero, a 16-year-old Hispanic male, went missing on May 20, 1996, after leaving a facility in Mulberry, Florida with seven other juveniles. Nearly three decades later, his whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information about the circumstances of his departure and any sightings since that date. Anyone with information about Daniel's disappearance is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
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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 Missing
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:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 1996
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986200
You can remain anonymous