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

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 2 months 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, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.