Case Lookup

Missing

#158177

Gloria Casteneda

Sex

Female

Age

Race

Hispanic / Latino

Height

5′ 3″

Weight

120 lbs

Last Seen

Mar 11, 2026

Location

Anaheim, California

Media

ActualPhoto

Matches

(2 ranked)

Hide Matches

LOW

Unidentified

#158123

UP158123

📍 ~29 mi

⏱ 30 days elapsed

✓
Heights within 2 in (diff: 2 in)
✓
Race/ethnicity matches
✓
Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 0 lbs)

Condition: Recognizable face

Weak SignalHIGH Data Reliability

Weak signal — significant differences were noted, or insufficient data was available to draw reliable comparisons.

This comparison is supported by comprehensive data on both cases, including location, demographics, and dates.

Geographic Analysis

✓

Close proximity

Cases are approximately 29 miles apart, which is geographically consistent with many recovery scenarios.

Timeline Analysis

Timeline is plausible

Remains were discovered 4 weeks after the disappearance. Fresh remains indicate a short post-mortem interval. This is at the outer plausible range for fresh remains.

Physical Analysis

✓

Most physical descriptors consistent

3 of 5 comparable attributes align. Consistent: height, weight, eye color. Inconsistent: age, hair color.

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Missing Person

Anaheim, California

Mar 11, 2026

Unidentified Remains

Los Angeles, California

Apr 10, 2026

29 miles apart

Notable Concerns

⚠Age ranges do not overlap
⚠Hair color does not match

Base Case

Physical Description

Sex

Female

Race

Hispanic / Latino

Age

Height

5′ 3″

Weight

120 lbs

Hair

Gray or Partially Gray

Eyes

Brown

Timeline

Last Seen

Mar 11, 2026

Reported

Mar 17, 2026

Locations

Last Seen

Anaheim, California

Narrative

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.

Matched Case

Physical Description

Sex

Female

Race

Hispanic / Latino

Age

40–65

Height

5′ 1″

Weight

120 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Brown

Clothing

Two math composition books (with high school math notes) dated 2024 and belonging to “Oscar Garcia” Small pink axolotl plush doll One house key (not on a keychain), Black hooded sweatshirt – “Nike” size M Blue/White jacket with floral pattern – “Covington” Blue/White blouse with floral pattern – “GAP” size M Red Shirt – “Hollister” size S Blue Jean stretchy pants – “Bamboo” size 3 Gray stretchy athletic shorts – size M Beige/Black Bikini underwear with floral pattern, Y/M ring with clear stone Y/M bracelet Y/M tie clip with clear stone Green metal bracelet

Condition

Recognizable face

Timeline

Date Found

Apr 10, 2026

Locations

Found

Los Angeles, California

Narrative

The decedent was attempting to cross a street at the intersection of Western Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles on 4/10/2026 at 0515 hours when she was struck by a vehicle. 911 was called and paramedics transported the decedent by ambulance a local hospital where she was pronounced dead upon arrival at 0542 hours on 4/10/2026.

Analysis Breakdown

4 consistent

3 inconsistent

✕ Close Match Details

LOW

Unidentified

#157651

UP157651

📍 ~2,181 mi

⏱ 18 days elapsed

✓
Exact height match

Condition: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction