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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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witness
Lead #1Who last saw Bonita on December 3, 1998, and what were the circumstances of that encounter?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific location in Kern was she last seen, and were there any witnesses to her disappearance?
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clue
Lead #3Has anyone reported seeing a woman matching her description in the weeks or months following her disappearance?
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 unknown, and no confirmed sightings or leads have resolved the case. The Kern County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from anyone who may have encountered Bonita or have details about her last movements.
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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 Known Contact
Bonita Maria Gobel was last seen in Kern, California on December 3, 1998. She was 57 years old, 5'1", 125 lbs, with blond/strawberry hair, wearing a multi-colored jacket, tan sweater, and black stirrup pants.
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Case Information
Incident:December 3, 1998
Last Updated:July 31, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 3, 1998
Last Updated:July 31, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6618613110
You can remain anonymous