The person at the center of this case
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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person
Lead #1What were Bonita's activities or plans on December 3, 1998?
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witness
Lead #2Who saw Bonita last and under what circumstances?
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Lead #3Why has no trace of Bonita been found in nearly 30 years despite search efforts?
Bonita Maria Gobel, a 57-year-old woman, disappeared in Kern, California on December 3, 1998, while wearing a multi-colored jacket, tan sweater, and black stirrup pants. Nearly three decades later, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and no trace of her has been located. Anyone with information about Bonita's whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
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Lead #4Were there any vehicles or persons of interest identified in connection with her disappearance?
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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.
Timeline of Events
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1998-12-03
Last seen in Kern
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:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 3, 1998
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6618613110
You can remain anonymous