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Bonita Maria Gobel
Missing Person · Open
27 years waiting · since 1998
Missing Person: Bonita Maria Gobel
Justice for Bonita Maria Gobel — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What circumstances led to Bonita's disappearance on December 3, 1998?
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Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Bonita's last movements in Kern?
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Lead #3Has anyone reported sightings of a woman matching Bonita's description since 1998?
Bonita Maria Gobel, a 57-year-old woman, disappeared on December 3, 1998, in Kern, California, and has not been located. She was last seen wearing a multi-colored jacket, tan sweater, and black stirrup pants. Despite investigation by the Kern County Sheriff's Office, her whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains active.
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NamUs case MP125267. Missing person: Bonita Maria Gobel.
Last known contact: 1998-12-03 in Kern, Kern, CA. Circumstances: Bonita Maria Gobel was last seen in Kern, California on 12/03/1998.
Demographics: 57 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 125 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Unknown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Multi-colored jacket, tan sweater and black stirrup pants.. Investigating agency: Kern County Sheriff's Office | KC9824340 | 1998-12-03.
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1998-12-03
Last Seen
Bonita Maria Gobel was last seen in Kern, California on December 3, 1998. She was wearing a multi-colored jacket, tan sweater, and black stirrup pants.
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Case Information
Incident:December 3, 1998
Last Updated:July 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 3, 1998
Last Updated:July 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6618613110
You can remain anonymous