CA CA - Geneva Long, 27, Bakersfield, 29 July 1950

[Ciriii57]

Since the estranged husband came and picked up both Geneva and their sons (plus the shovel!) does that mean that the sons would have been witness to whatever happened to their mother?
Did the boys ever coinfirm whether their mother made it back to Colorado with them? If anything occurred on the road? If she is known to have made it back to Monte Vista, CO that would at least narrow down the search area somewhat?

 

[DS2021]

Since the estranged husband came and picked up both Geneva and their sons (plus the shovel!) does that mean that the sons would have been witness to whatever happened to their mother?
Did the boys ever coinfirm whether their mother made it back to Colorado with them? If anything occurred on the road? If she is known to have made it back to Monte Vista, CO that would at least narrow down the search area somewhat?

Sounds similar to Susan Powells disappearance

 

[LoftyGoalGirl]

I don’t have an Ancestry subscription but if someone does, maybe this lady is listed there? Perhaps in someone tree. I wonder if she ever had children.

This is my mom's paternal aunt. She did have two children, both boys. My great grandmother and my grandpa grieved over her and both passed away never knowing exactly what happened. It is strongly believed by family, Jeannie (as she was called) would NEVER left her boys. Absolutely heartbreaking.

 

[LoftyGoalGirl]

Sounds similar to Susan Powells disappearance

This is my mom's aunt. My mom was four years old in 1950 and the boys were were born after my mom. They were most likely too young to remember anything.

Sounds similar to Susan Powells disappearance

 

[LoftyGoalGirl]

Since the estranged husband came and picked up both Geneva and their sons (plus the shovel!) does that mean that the sons would have been witness to whatever happened to their mother?
Did the boys ever coinfirm whether their mother made it back to Colorado with them? If anything occurred on the road? If she is known to have made it back to Monte Vista, CO that would at least narrow down the search area somewhat?

This is my mom's aunt. My mom was four years old in 1950 and the boys were were born after my mom. They were most likely too young to remember anything.

 

[SophieRose]

This is my mom's aunt. My mom was four years old in 1950 and the boys were were born after my mom. They were most likely too young to remember anything.

According to the 1950 census, the boys were 3 and 2, born in Colorado. Joseph worked at a gas station and Jeanne at a cafe, each worked 48 hours a week. I guess her mother must have watched the children.

Previous year family had lived in Rio Grande County CO.

 

[LoftyGoalGirl]

NCMEC Number--
ME/C Case Number14826
Hello this Jane Doe was found in 1952 and they tried to recreate the face I have compared photos and it would seem to be a very strong possibility however the teeth are extremely prominent so I was hoping to get feedback. I have photos but not sure if it’s okay to post here. Also there is a picture of jewelry that maybe a family member could ID?
Circumstances of RecoveryRemains were found in an unused gravel pit in the woods by a man who was on a hunting trip. The body was found under a log and was charred due to being set on fire. The body was found approximately 100 yards from Highway 119 and about 25 feet from Clear Creek.

I'm so happy to see you pop up on here! I always wonder who is out there still missing these women who have long unsolved cases, so it makes me happy to know that they are still cared about and not forgotten and have family looking for them. Have you worked with NAMUS to get her details updated? So far all 3 main databases I comb through have no information on her case (NAMUS, Doe, Charlie Project). There seem to be a few possible matches for her on unidentified does, one I have been looking at in particular from Washington County Utah could also be a potential match- however, on that one they buried the remains in an unmarked grave and lost the location in the graveyard. Will you keep us updated if you find out anything on potential DNA hits?

I'm so happy to see you pop up on here! I always wonder who is out there still missing these women who have long unsolved cases, so it makes me happy to know that they are still cared about and not forgotten and have family looking for them. Have you worked with NAMUS to get her details updated? So far all 3 main databases I comb through have no information on her case (NAMUS, Doe, Charlie Project). There seem to be a few possible matches for her on unidentified does, one I have been looking at in particular from Washington County Utah could also be a potential match- however, on that one they buried the remains in an unmarked grave and lost the location in the graveyard. Will you keep us updated if you find out anything on potential DNA hits?

Hello - my Jeanne was my mom's aunt as well. My grandpa, James V. Pelfrey Jr. was her brother. I have heard about Jeanne my entire life and her disappearance certainly left a huge void for Great Grandma Pelfrey and her other siblings. I can not imagine how difficult it was for her little boys to lose their mom so young.

 

[SophieRose]

The story was recently printed on this website. One needs an account but some of the story can be read.

Jeanne Long’s Last Road Trip

On July 29, 1950, Geneva Beatrice Long set off on what should have been an ordinary family road trip from Bakersfield, California to Monte…

medium.com

 

[LoftyGoalGirl]

According to the 1950 census, the boys were 3 and 2, born in Colorado. Joseph worked at a gas station and Jeanne at a cafe, each worked 48 hours a week. I guess her mother must have watched the children.

Previous year family had lived in Rio Grande County CO.

Thank you for that information. I am not sure who watched their boys, her mom, my great grandmother, lived in Bakersfield. Such a tragedy.