Fresno County Missing Child: 7-Year-Old Damien Deleon

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 4 weeks ago on

March 28, 2025

Authorities are searching for 7-year-old Damien Deleon, who has been missing since March 16, 2025, and is believed to be with his mother in violation of a custody order. (Office of the Attorney General)

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Authorities are searching for Damien Deleon, 7, who was last seen on Sunday, March 16, according to the Office of the Attorney General.

Damien is described as a Hispanic male with brown eyes, black hair, and standing 3 feet 6 inches tall, weighing approximately 50 pounds.

He was wearing a green camouflage long-sleeve shirt and blue pants at the time of his disappearance.

Damien has a distinguishing mole on his lower back.

Authorities believe Damien may be with his mother, Nellie Murrietta, 45, who is in violation of a custody order.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said that they have no indication that the child is in immediate danger.

Murrietta shares custody of Damien with his father, authorities said.

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Anyone with information on Damien Deleon’s whereabouts is urged to contact local law enforcement or the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office directly at 559-600-3111.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and has an MBA at Fresno State, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.