Geneva Beatrice Long, 27, of Bakersfield, California, was last seen on July 29, 1950. Separated from her husband, Joseph Long, she was living with her parents with their two young sons when Joseph came to pick up the family for a planned reconciliation. Reportedly, as Geneva got into the car she told her sister to contact police if she wasn’t heard from within a week.

Joseph said an argument occurred during the drive and that Geneva got out of the car in Las Vegas to meet a friend. The friend later said she had no contact or plans with Geneva. A shovel borrowed by Geneva’s family was placed in Joseph’s car before they left Bakersfield. Joseph, who worked in law enforcement, was charged with Geneva’s murder in 1952 but was not convicted. Geneva’s body has never been found; she is believed to have been buried somewhere between California and Colorado.

Family members and descendants continue to seek answers. If anyone has information about Geneva’s movements after July 29, 1950, or possible burial locations between California and Colorado, please share what is known.