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Detectives Seek Public Help in Homicide Search

For Immediate Release : Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Release Number: 23-170

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Detectives Seek Public Help in Homicide Search

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help tracking down a wanted subject.

On September 23, 2023, HCSO deputies responded to a homicide on Sanchez Ranch Lane in Wimauma. During the investigation, a warrant was obtained for Osmin Castillo, 21, for 2nd Degree Murder.

During the investigation, detectives discovered that Castillo was also having a sexual relationship with a child under the age of 16. As a result, additional warrants have been issued to include:

  • Lewd Battery X9

  • Possession of Child Pornography X3

Castillo is a Hispanic male, approximately 5'5", weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. His whereabouts are currently unknown.

"Your information, no matter how small it may seem, could be the missing piece that leads us to this homicide suspect," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Our detectives stand ready to pursue every lead they get in this case."

If you have any information that could help HCSO find Castillo, please call 813-247-8200.