Body of Missing St. Louis Woman Found in Olympic National Park
- Louis woman missing since November 2025 has been recovered in Olympic National Park, Washington state, her family confirmed on Friday, February 6th.
- Boulia had travelled to the Port Angeles area of Washington state for a solo trip to Olympic National Park, seeking respite in the outdoors.
- “That’s when I started to panic,” April Boulia told 5 On Your Side, a local KSDK news affiliate.
The body of a St. Louis woman missing since November 2025 has been recovered in Olympic National Park, Washington state, her family confirmed on Friday, . The discovery brings a somber end to a months-long search for Alleacya Boulia, 26, of University City, Missouri.
Boulia had travelled to the Port Angeles area of Washington state for a solo trip to Olympic National Park, seeking respite in the outdoors. According to her mother, April Boulia, the trip was intended as an opportunity for her daughter to “unwind and unplug” from daily life. Communication ceased in mid-November, prompting growing concern from family members.
“That’s when I started to panic,” April Boulia told 5 On Your Side, a local KSDK news affiliate. “We’re a close family and that’s just not like her to not call me or her sister.”
Park rangers discovered Boulia’s body in the Sol Duc Valley on , but were adhering to policy by withholding the name for 72 hours pending family notification. April Boulia subsequently confirmed the identity to the news outlet.
The circumstances surrounding Boulia’s death remain unclear. Authorities have not yet released a cause of death or detailed information about the condition in which her body was found. An investigation is ongoing, though officials have not indicated whether they are treating the case as suspicious.
The search for Boulia began after her rental vehicle was located in a parking lot near the Sol Duc Trailhead within Olympic National Park on . Investigators also found her camping equipment and several purchased items, including three Subway sandwiches bought from a Walmart in the Washington area. Adding to the unusual nature of the discovery, authorities reportedly found an “Olympic Park maintenance worker’s checklist” and pool-related equipment in the trunk of the rental car.
April Boulia expressed concern over these findings, stating to 5 On Your Side that park officials had questioned the maintenance worker but were not considering him a suspect. She found the presence of these items in her daughter’s car “strange.”
Boulia arrived in Port Angeles on , flying from St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Her last known credit card transaction occurred on and her phone was last used the following day, .
Olympic National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, encompasses nearly a million acres of diverse ecosystems, ranging from glacier-capped mountains to old-growth rainforests and rugged Pacific coastline. The park attracts millions of visitors annually, but its remote wilderness areas can pose significant challenges for search and rescue operations. The Sol Duc Valley, where Boulia’s body was found, is known for its waterfalls, hot springs, and hiking trails.
The case highlights the risks associated with solo travel in remote areas and underscores the importance of thorough preparation and communication with family and friends. Authorities have not released further details regarding the investigation, and the circumstances surrounding Boulia’s death remain under scrutiny.
The recovery of Boulia’s body brings a tragic conclusion to a search that spanned several months and involved extensive efforts by park rangers and local authorities. The family is now focused on making arrangements and seeking answers regarding the events leading up to her death.