Lacking Mom Rachel Castillo Physique Found

Castillo had been lacking since Thursday, November tenth, when police responded to a 9-1-1 name to Castillo’s residence after her sister and roommate Emily Castillo discovered what police referred to as “proof of a wrestle” inside. On the time, Simi Valley Police Division mentioned “a major quantity of blood” was positioned within the house and Rachel’s whereabouts have been “unknown.”

Her cellphone, automobile keys and car have been all nonetheless on the residence.

On Sunday, authorities launched a brand new replace saying her stays had been discovered earlier within the day.

“Based mostly on proof on the scene, officers suspected {that a} crime involving severe harm occurred. Rachel was entered into the Lacking Individuals System, and the SVPD Detective Bureau responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Detectives have been working repeatedly since that point to find Rachel and develop leads within the case,” introduced Simi Valley PD.

“This afternoon, Detectives positioned human stays of an grownup feminine in a distant location throughout the Antelope Valley,” they continued. “The Detectives, together with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Workplace recognized the stays as Rachel Castillo.”

Authorities mentioned “the first suspect on this case” is Zarbab Ali, Rachel’s 25-year-old ex-husband. He was arrested at her dad and mom’ house “in connection to Rachel’s murder,” added SVPD.

“This investigation has quickly developed over the previous few days,” police ciontinued. “This case remains to be beneath investigation and a few particulars can’t be launched as a consequence of authorized and investigative causes. The Simi Valley Police Division will launch extra particulars associated to this case when it’s accessible.”

Rachel’s mom Robyn Castillo advised ABC 7 she really spoke with Ali over the weekend, calling it a “very regular” dialog.

“He had my grandchildren, I had texted him to ask how he was doing,” she advised the outlet. “He supplied to video chat so I may see the boys. I obtained to see my grandsons and converse to them and he expressed his concern and I simply advised him we’re doing every thing we are able to … he mentioned he was very sorry and hoped that she was okay. It appeared like a really regular dialog.”

“I actually did not anticipate it to prove like this,” she added, saying the her daughter and Ali had what ABC 7 referred to as a “principally amicable” relationship with “some difficulties.”

Castillo and Ali shared two sons, ages 2 and 5. Per the LA Occasions, she initiated divorce proceedings earlier this 12 months.