Missing St. Louis Woman Found Dead at Olympic National Park

Family confirms body of 26-year-old Alleacya Boulia recovered by park rangers

Feb. 6, 2026 at 10:39pm

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The body of 26-year-old Alleacya Boulia, a University City, Missouri resident, was found by park rangers in Olympic National Park in Washington state on Friday, February 6th. Boulia had been reported missing in November 2025 after traveling to the park on vacation and losing contact with her family.

Why it matters

The discovery of Boulia's body in the national park raises concerning questions about her disappearance and death, which authorities have not yet determined to be suspicious. Her family had expressed worries about the timeline of events and evidence found in her rental car, suggesting there may be more to the story than is currently known.

The details

Boulia was last heard from on November 18, 2025, after flying from St. Louis to Port Angeles, Washington to visit Olympic National Park. Her rental car was found on November 30th in a parking lot near the Sol Duc Trailhead, containing her camping gear, Subway sandwiches, and what was described as "Olympic Park maintenance worker's checklist" and pool-related equipment. Park officials questioned a man but did not consider him a suspect. The cause of Boulia's death has not yet been released by authorities.

  • Boulia was last heard from on November 18, 2025.
  • Her rental car was found on November 30, 2025 near the Sol Duc Trailhead.
  • Park rangers recovered Boulia's body on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Alleacya Boulia

A 26-year-old woman from University City, Missouri who went missing during a trip to Olympic National Park in November 2025.

April Boulia

Alleacya Boulia's mother, who expressed concerns about the timeline of events and evidence found in her daughter's rental car.

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What they’re saying

“That's when I started to panic. We're a close family and that's just not like her to not call me or her sister.”

— April Boulia, Alleacya Boulia's mother (KSDK)

What’s next

Authorities have not released further information on the cause of Alleacya Boulia's death or the exact circumstances in which her body was found. The investigation into her disappearance and death is ongoing.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the risks and uncertainties that can arise when someone travels to a remote national park alone. It also raises questions about the handling of the investigation and the need for improved safety measures and communication protocols in national parks to prevent similar disappearances in the future.