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Missing Keith Sparrow 
Sparrow, approximately 1991; Octavio Romero, approximately 2012 Date reported missing : 08/26/1991 Missing location (approx) : Victorville, California Missing classification : Endangered Missing Gender : Male Ethnicity : White DOB : 10/26/1972 (48) Age at the time of disappearance: 18 years old Height / Weight : 5'10, 180 pounds Distinguishing characteristics, birthmarks, tattoos : Caucasian male. Black hair, brown eyes. Sparrow's hair was worn in a ponytail at the time of his disappearance. Information on the case from local sources, may or may not be correct : Sparrow was last seen in Victorville, California on August 26, 1991. He lived with his girlfriend in the 13600 block of White Sail Drive in the Spring Valley Lake area area. The morning of his disappearance, he appeared remarkably cheerful and gave his infant daughter a bath for the first time. His girlfriend stated an acquaintance of Sparrow, Octavio "Tavo" Romero, drove to their residence that day and Sparrow left with him, leaving all his belongings behind, even his wallet. Sparrow has never been heard from again. A photo of Romero is posted with this case summary. In March 2012, he was charged with Sparrow's murder and also the murder of Spencer Watts, who was his roommate and who also knew Sparrow. Watts was shot to death and his body was found in a shallow grave in Lucerne Valley, California on September 1, 1991. Peter Carassone, an associate of both Watts and Romero, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and conspiracy to commit murder in his death. Authorities believe Romero murdered Sparrow and buried him at an unknown location, possibly in the Adelanto, California area. Investigators stated Romero and Sparrow were both involved in drug sales and Sparrow kept $60,000 in cash at his house at the time of his disappearance. They believe his murder was drug-related. Romero was convicted of both murders in November 2012. Sparrow's body has never been found. Other information and links : ncy Oceanside Police Department 760-435-4900 September 2021 updates and sources The Cactus Thorns CBS Los Angeles The High Desert Daily Press A missing person is a person who has disappeared and whose status as alive or dead cannot be confirmed as their location and condition are not known. A person may go missing through a voluntary disappearance, or else due to an accident, crime, death in a location where they cannot be found (such as at sea), or many other reasons. In most parts of the world, a missing person will usually be found quickly. While criminal abductions are some of the most widely reported missing person cases, these account for only 2�5% of missing children in Europe. By contrast, some missing person cases remain unresolved for many years. Laws related to these cases are often complex since, in many jurisdictions, relatives and third parties may not deal with a person's assets until their death is considered proven by law and a formal death certificate issued. The situation, uncertainties, and lack of closure or a funeral resulting when a person goes missing may be extremely painful with long-lasting effects on family and friends. Several organizations seek to connect, share best practices, and disseminate information and imAge at the time of disappearance: s of missing children to improve the effectiveness of missing children investigations, including the International Commission on Missing Persons, the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC), as well as national organizations, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in the US, Missing People in the UK, Child Focus in Belgium, and The Smile of the Child in Greece. Updated 5 times since October 12, 2004. March 6, 2014, Distinguishing characteristics, birthmarks, tattoos : updated. |