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A dangerous fugitive eludes authorities in Northern California.  Mugshot of Antonio Castro Suspect: Gender: Male CASE DETAILS  The burned out shell of the car he stole On July 23, 1994, a young man in a Chevy Suburban sped southbound along Interstate 5 in Shasta County, California. On his tail was Highway Patrol Officer Kevin Benson. Officer Benson had no idea he was following a very dangerous fugitive named Tony Castro—a Mexican national with a long rap sheet for violent offenses. Three days earlier, Castro had attacked a man named William Goulart while he was repairing a heating system:
Two days later, the burned out shell of William Goulart’s car was found 800 miles away in Washington state. The day before, just down the road, 72-year-old Mike Fadeff had been murdered in his farmhouse. According to Detective Ken Tiscornia of the Skagit County Sheriff’s Department, Tony Castro was the prime suspect:
 The police were in hot pursuit Why was Mike Fadeff murdered? Apparently, for his gun collection and truck. Officer Benson kept Castro in his sights for about 10 miles and eventually trapped him in a cul-de-sac. An empty forest was off in the distance. As Officer Benson pulled behind him, Castro exited his vehicle and fled into the wilderness. Within an hour, Captain Ron Richardson of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Department led a manhunt in the rugged terrain of the Sacramento River Canyon:
 S.W.A.T. teams checked the freight trains In order to safely apprehend the fugitive, forty police units were dispatched. The highway patrol put extra squad cars on the interstate, trackers combed the Sacramento River and S.W.A.T. teams checked the freight trains that ran through the canyon. However, there was no sign of Antonio Castro. As nightfall approached, Captain Richardson was forced to pull the trackers out of the canyon. He could only hope that Castro would still be around the next day:
 Castro escaped into the wilderness But Tony Castro continued to confound authorities. As far as anyone knows, he did not bother a soul that night. In the morning, he showed up in the small town of Lakehead, eight miles south of where the chase had begun. After purchasing a car for $200 dollars from a local woman, Castro was back on the road again. He managed to elude one of the largest manhunts in northern California history. The authorities feel very fortunate that no one was hurt during Castro’s flight through the Sacramento River Canyon. But they also fear that the next time Castro is cornered, he may lash out. Antonio Magana Castro is wanted for murder and attempted murder. He was born in 1967 and is 5’7” tall with a muscular build. His right index finger is cut off at the knuckle, and his violent nature has earned him the nickname “El Loco.” He is known to have family in Orange County, California, and in Mexico. Watch this case now on Amazon Prime in season eight with Robert Stack and in season seven with Dennis Farina. Also available on YouTube with Dennis Farina. Various seasons available now on Hulu. SUBMIT A TIP |
I'm_Done
Updates? Should I dig up?
Scott
Old Joe has let thousands of these people into the country. I am sure Castro and his whole family is in the USA now getting free everything.
Ononomouse
I just saw this guy on an episode of this show called unsolved mysteries! How is he an actor now if hes a wanted man? Crazy
Springdale
Houston, it’s truth.
Charles
He has family in Mexico. He is obviously there.
Crystal Summers
Any updates??
JIM BOB
WRONG
Rex Hall
This guy needs locking up and beating…..but that’s too good for him…..total piece of crap….scum of the earth….needs to be hunted down….hope he comes to West Texas.
None
I am like 70% shore that I saw him when I was on my vacation in may of 2008. Near Phoenix Arizona at the HQ mall
Anonymous
I’m about 90% positive I had a confrontation with him in front of my kids and wife and Smith River California right on the border of Brookings Oregon he was on foot and drinking a beer walking towards the highway 101 towards Crescent City California
unsolved
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Patrick
Anybody? Just contact your local police if you have seen him before.
Patrick
Has any of you ever seen that man before? He would be 48 years old, now. You must’ve seen him in either Orange County, California or in Mexico. If you have, you need to contact the police and tell them where he is, now.
Orange County Native
Do you know how many Mexicans we have here in OC? They all look similar. I bet his family is in Santa Ana which has the most Mexicans.
Houston
Orange county: stupidest and ignorant comment anyone couldve left.