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Shani Estes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bakersfield, California on Nov 24, 2005

Victim Details

Created

Dec 12, 2008

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

Firstname

Shani

Lastname

Estes

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

64 inches

Weight

140 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Nov 24, 2005

City

Bakersfield

State

California

County

Kern County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

7013

Agency Name

Kern County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Bakersfield

Agency State

California

Agency County

Kern County

Agency Zip Code

93308

Agency Contact

Agency Address

1350 Norris Road, California

Agency Phone

6618613110

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.kernsheriff.org/default.aspx

Agency Case #

SR0542939

Primary Agency

Kern County Sheriff's Office

CaseContributors

5822

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

07/25/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Shani Ann Estes, 36, was last seen on November 24, 2005, at her estranged husband's residence on Emery Avenue in Bakersfield, California. At the time, Shani and her husband were separated, and she had been living with friends in Oildale. On the night of her disappearance, her husband had paid for her to stay in a hotel so she could spend time with their young daughter. However, around 2:00 a.m., Shani arrived at her husband's house with the child, and the couple reportedly argued for s ...

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Last Seen: Nov 24, 2005

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Shani Estes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bakersfield, California on Nov 24, 2005

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