CA ANA BARBOSA: Missing from Bakersfield, CA - 6 May 2024 - Age 53

KCSO searching for missing 53-year-old woman

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 53-year-old woman who went missing May 6.

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KCSO searching for missing 53-year-old woman​

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 53-year-old woman who went missing May 6.

Ana Barbosa was described as Hispanic, 5 feet 3 inches tall, 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a tan sweater, black leggings and black Nike shoes, according to KCSO. It did not say where Barbosa was last seen.

Blood reportedly found in hallway in California missing woman case

Details are emerging in the case of a missing California woman, as authorities are asking the public's help in identifying a vehicle.

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Blood reportedly found in hallway in California missing woman case​

Details are emerging in the case of a missing Bakersfield woman, as authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle.

Ana Barbosa, 53, was last seen by family members on May 6. The following day, a late '90s white GMC pickup truck pulling a rusted trailer was captured on surveillance footage in the Lamont and Arvin areas of Kern County. The county sheriff's office is describing the truck as a "vehicle of interest."

Warrants filed by sheriff's investigators relating to the case and seen by KGET-TV allege that Barbosa saved money for two years to leave her husband and that money is now missing. The outlet also reported that she may have previously been the victim of domestic violence, and that blood was found by detectives in the hallway of the couple's home in southwest Bakersfield. An auto body shop run by the couple on Norris Road in Bakersfield was reportedly searched by detectives in May.

The Kern County Sheriff's Office told SFGATE on Thursday that they cannot share any further details on the case at this time. "It is an active and ongoing investigation," spokesperson Lori Meza said.

ANA BARBOSA: Missing from Bakersfield, CA - 6 May 2024 - Age 53

Ana Barbosa, 53, was last seen by family members on May 6. The following day, a late '90s white GMC pickup truck pulling a rusted trailer was captured on surveillance footage in the Lamont and Arvin areas of Kern County. The county sheriff's...

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Investigation & Status

• • Husband's Statements: Her husband, Fabian Barbosa, was the last person known to have seen her. He reported her missing days later and claimed they had an argument at the auto shop, after which he stated he ordered her an Uber home. Investigators found no record of an Uber transaction. Fabian later offered a conflicting account that she left through a back door. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  • Warrants & Evidence: Court warrants noted domestic violence allegations against Fabian Barbosa, missing money she had been saving to leave him, and blood found in a hallway at their home that was swabbed for DNA testing. [1, 2]
  • Reward & Contact Info: The case remains active and unresolved under the Kern County Sheriff's Office, which offers a $10,000 reward through Kern Secret Witness. [1, 2]
  • How to Help: Anyone with information can contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office at (661) 861-3110 or Kern Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040.

Why would somebody claim they ordered an Uber when it's so easy to prove if they did or didn't? That, all by itself, makes me give him the side eye on this one.

 

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Why would somebody claim they ordered an Uber when it's so easy to prove if they did or didn't? That, all by itself, makes me give him the side eye on this one.

Honestly, with all the alleged evidence, I don’t know why there hasn’t been an arrest by now.

 

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Oildale woman still missing after 900 days as daughter rallies community in search for answers

Ana Barbosa has been missing from Oildale for 900 days. Her daughter continues searching and raising awareness for domestic violence survivors.

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Oildale woman still missing after 900 days as daughter rallies community in search for answers​

Ana Maria Leal Ochoa says nothing hurts more than not knowing where her mother is, whether she is safe or if she will ever come home.

That uncertainty has driven Ochoa to keep searching for 900 days.

"I just want her to come back home. Like I just want to be able to see her again. I just want to hug her again. I just want to have her in my life again," Ochoa said.


Ana Barbosa, 53, disappeared May 6, 2024. Sheriff's investigators say family members reported Barbosa was a victim of domestic violence involving her husband, Fabian.

Investigators consider him a person of interest in her disappearance.

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Ochoa has turned the billboard purple while sharing what she remembers about the relationship between her mother and her mother's partner before Barbosa disappeared.

"Unfortunately over time, it became verbal abuse and physical abuse...that's why I my suspicions of what may have happened to her..I'm hoping I'm wrong but I'm still searching for the answers," Ochoa said.

Ochoa says the Oildale community has rallied around her search, helping fund the billboard off Rosedale Highway since July.

What started as a Facebook page dedicated to finding her mom has grown into something bigger. Ochoa says women experiencing domestic violence have reached out to share their own stories, creating a community of support.

"People do comment 'we've seen the billboard keep the billboard going.' We've also received tips, information, people write in to ask about the case and it all adds up. It all keeps us motivated," Ochoa said.

If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.