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Gloria Ortega Casteneda
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Missing Person: Gloria Ortega Casteneda
Justice for Gloria Ortega Casteneda — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Gloria in Santa Clarita on March 14th when she lived in Anaheim, and what was she doing there?
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vehicle
Lead #2What vehicle was she driving and has it been located?
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witness
Lead #3Are there other witnesses besides LA Sheriff Deputies who saw Gloria on March 14th?
Gloria Ortega Casteneda, a 77-year-old woman living alone in Anaheim, California, disappeared on March 14, 2026, while driving her vehicle. She was last seen by LA Sheriff Deputies in Santa Clarita that same day, and her home in Anaheim was found abandoned. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unknown, and authorities are seeking information about her whereabouts and what may have happened to her.
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clue
Lead #4What circumstances led to her home being abandoned, and were there signs of foul play?
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NamUs case MP158177. Missing person: Gloria Ortega Casteneda.
Last known contact: 2026-03-11 in Anaheim, Orange, CA. Circumstances: Gloria lives alone and does not have any close family around.
She disappeared in her vehicle on 3-14-26, and was last seen by LA Sheriff Deputies in Santa Clarita on that date. The circumstances regarding her disappearance were not known.
Her home in Anaheim was abandoned. Demographics: 77 years, Female, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 120 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Anaheim Police Department | 26-36892 | 2026-03-17.
Timeline of Events
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2026-03-11
Last Known Contact
Gloria Ortega Casteneda had last known contact in Anaheim, Orange County, CA
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2026-03-14
Disappearance
Gloria disappeared in her vehicle; last seen by LA Sheriff Deputies in Santa Clarita on this date
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2026-03-17
Case Reported
Anaheim Police Department initiated investigation (Case #26-36892)
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Case Information
Incident:March 11, 2026
Last Updated:May 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 11, 2026
Last Updated:May 8, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7147651900
You can remain anonymous