Patricia Van Buskirk, 31, disappeared from Oxnard, California, on April 27, 1987. Her husband says she left their home during the night while he and their child were asleep and never returned. Patricia left her young child behind, which family members describe as deeply out of character and has fueled concerns that something criminal may have happened.

She’s described as a Caucasian female, blonde hair, blue eyes, between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 7 inches, and weighing between 128 and 160 pounds. She sometimes used the surname Walker. Authorities have kept the case open as a missing person investigation; DNA and fingerprint records exist, and investigators have explored possible links to unidentified remains without a conclusive match.

Patricia’s disappearance remains unsolved and is considered one of Ventura County’s long-standing cold cases. If anyone knew Patricia, saw her around Oxnard in late April 1987, or has information that could help, please come forward.