TN TN - Carson Jerome Casteel, 26, Blountville, 15 Jul 1980

[Coffee56]

Demographics
Missing Age26 Years
Current Age66 Years
First NameJerome
Middle NameCarson
Last NameCasteel
Nickname/AliasCarson Casteel

SexMale
Height5' 7" - 5' 8" (67 - 68 Inches)
Weight135 - 140 lbs
Race / EthnicityWhite / Caucasian

Circumstances
Date of Last ContactJuly 15, 1980
NamUs Case CreatedMay 28, 2015
Last Known Location Map
LocationBlountville, Tennessee
CountySullivan County

Circumstances of DisappearanceBURGLARY 0F RESIDENCE N0 TRACE 0F 0WNER
Physical Description
Hair ColorBrown
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorBlue
Right Eye ColorBlue
Eye Description--
Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Scar/mark
Left shoulder

Clothing and Accessories
No Information Entered
Additional Case Info

Transportation
1979 Datsun 110

Style--
ColorBlack
State--
License Plate--
Expiration Year--
Comments

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

 

[Me157]

Demographics
Missing Age26 Years
Current Age66 Years
First NameJerome
Middle NameCarson
Last NameCasteel
Nickname/AliasCarson Casteel

SexMale
Height5' 7" - 5' 8" (67 - 68 Inches)
Weight135 - 140 lbs
Race / EthnicityWhite / Caucasian

Circumstances
Date of Last ContactJuly 15, 1980
NamUs Case CreatedMay 28, 2015
Last Known Location Map
LocationBlountville, Tennessee
CountySullivan County

Circumstances of DisappearanceBURGLARY 0F RESIDENCE N0 TRACE 0F 0WNER
Physical Description
Hair ColorBrown
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorBlue
Right Eye ColorBlue
Eye Description--
Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Scar/mark
Left shoulder

Clothing and Accessories
No Information Entered
Additional Case Info

Transportation
1979 Datsun 110

Style--
ColorBlack
State--
License Plate--
Expiration Year--
Comments

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

I'm curious to know if any dental records or dna has been compared with Allen county Kentucky John Doe. 1372UMKY

 

[MadMcGoo]

This is such a strange case. Apparently only an air conditioner was stolen? Seems he also went missing with a vehicle. I’m going to keep looking, but so far have found no other articles or follow up. I think they’ve got his first and middle names mixed up on NamUs, FWIW. I also found a clearer yearbook photo of him.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/591656683/?terms="Jerome Casteel"&match=1


8 Oct 1953, 6 - Kingsport Times at Newspapers.com


15 Aug 1980, 10 - Kingsport Times at Newspapers.com

 

[Me157]

This is such a strange case. Apparently only an air conditioner was stolen? Seems he also went missing with a vehicle. I’m going to keep looking, but so far have found no other articles or follow up. I think they’ve got his first and middle names mixed up on NamUs, FWIW. I also found a clearer yearbook photo of him.
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8 Oct 1953, 6 - Kingsport Times at Newspapers.com
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15 Aug 1980, 10 - Kingsport Times at Newspapers.com
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Thank you for finding those. Yeah that is very weird. I wonder if more was taken but maybe only the one that broke in knew where to look. I also wonder if divorce may have played a part in the disappearance.

 

[Laughing]

Are these two places close together?

Does the height/weight match at all?

TN - TN - Roane Co, I-40, WhtMale 21-35, UP1572, auto accid, trk stolen fr Palm Springs, CA, map, Jan'86

 

[MadMcGoo]

Are these two places close together?

Does the height/weight match at all?

TN - TN - Roane Co, I-40, WhtMale 21-35, UP1572, auto accid, trk stolen fr Palm Springs, CA, map, Jan'86

I thought about this one. No height or weight is listed for the UID and he had red/auburn hair. I think that would rule him out. I wanted to find something more about the circumstances of Casteel’s disappearance. Especially concerning his vehicle that disappeared too. If it was never found, I’d imagine he is with that vehicle. But without knowing it’s hard to say.

 

[LocoMoco]

I thought about this one. No height or weight is listed for the UID and he had red/auburn hair. I think that would rule him out. I wanted to find something more about the circumstances of Casteel’s disappearance. Especially concerning his vehicle that disappeared too. If it was never found, I’d imagine he is with that vehicle. But without knowing it’s hard to say.

This is my uncle. I was 10 when he disappeared, but remember it all very well <modsnip: inside information>

Either way, thank you for this. I can’t explain you how good it made me feel this morning to find this post and know he hasn’t been forgotten.

 

[TSL7584]

42 years missing

 

[TSL7584]

This is such a strange case. Apparently only an air conditioner was stolen? Seems he also went missing with a vehicle. I’m going to keep looking, but so far have found no other articles or follow up. I think they’ve got his first and middle names mixed up on NamUs, FWIW. I also found a clearer yearbook photo of him.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/591656683/?terms="Jerome Casteel"&match=1
View attachment 328214
8 Oct 1953, 6 - Kingsport Times at Newspapers.com
View attachment 328211

15 Aug 1980, 10 - Kingsport Times at Newspapers.com
View attachment 328213

Is the article stating Casteel wasn't reported missing until the day before the burglary? It says the burglary happened on a Wednesday, and the ex-wife reported him missing on that Tuesday? Even though he had been missing since July 15? It doesn't seem clear, unless I'm reading it incorrectly. Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[MadMcGoo]

Is the article stating Casteel wasn't reported missing until the day before the burglary? It says the burglary happened on a Wednesday, and the ex-wife reported him missing on that Tuesday? Even though he had been missing since July 15? It doesn't seem clear, unless I'm reading it incorrectly. Thanks in advance for your help!

No, I think you’re reading it correctly. If the disappearance hadn’t occurred, I just think it odd only an AC was stolen. Is that a common occurrence? Lol

 

[MajorHoople]

<modsnip: quoted post was snipped>

6 oldest missing persons cases in East Tennessee

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May 30, 2023

There's a mention of Mr. Casteel in this article. There's no new info, but it good to know he is still remembered.

 

[Pennysmom1]

Carson and his car are still missing

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

Carson Jerome Casteel – The Charley Project

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Casteel, circa 1980

• Missing Since 07/15/1980
• Missing From Blountville, Tennessee
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Sex Male
• Race White
• Age 26 years old
• Height and Weight 5'7 - 5'8, 135 pounds
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• Associated Vehicle(s) Black 1979 Datsun 110
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• Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Brown hair, blue eyes. Casteel has a scar on his left shoulder.

Details of Disappearance​

Casteel was last seen in Blountville, Tennessee on July 15, 1980. He has never been heard from again and after his disappearance, his residence was discovered to be burglarized. Few details are available in his case.