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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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vehicle
Lead #1What vehicle was Gloria driving when she disappeared, and has it been located?
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location
Lead #2Why was Gloria spotted in Santa Clarita when her home is in Anaheim, and where was she headed?
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clue
Lead #3What prompted LA Sheriff Deputies to note her sighting, and did they observe anything concerning about her condition or behavior?
Gloria Ortega Casteneda, a 77-year-old woman, disappeared on March 14, 2026, while driving her vehicle from her home in Anaheim, California. She was last spotted by LA Sheriff Deputies in Santa Clarita that same day, and the exact circumstances of her disappearance remain unknown. Her abandoned home and vehicle suggest a sudden departure, and investigators are seeking information about her whereabouts and what may have happened.
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evidence
Lead #4What evidence of abandonment was found at her Anaheim home, and does it suggest voluntary departure or 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 last known to be in Anaheim, Orange County, CA
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2026-03-14
Vehicle 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 opened investigation case MP158177
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Case Information
Incident:March 11, 2026
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 11, 2026
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7147651900
You can remain anonymous