Shani Ann Estes, 36, was last seen November 24, 2005, at her estranged husband’s residence on Emery Avenue in Bakersfield, California. The couple were separated; Shani had been living with friends in Oildale. That night her husband paid for a hotel so she could spend time with their young daughter, but around 2:00 a.m. Shani arrived at his house with the child and the two reportedly argued for several hours.

According to the husband’s account, he took the child into another room while Shani was on the phone, then heard a door slam and found that she had left. She left her vehicle and some personal belongings behind. Shani had a history of leaving without notice but never for more than a few days, and despite extensive investigations the case remains unsolved. The husband has not been labeled a suspect.

Does anyone who knew Shani, lived in Oildale or Bakersfield at the time, or was in the area on November 24, 2005, have information that could help investigators?