NC Mom Arrested After 6 Years on the Run for Hiding Daughter's Death

Lisa Michelle Boyle was wanted for felony concealment after her daughter's 2019 death.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:55am

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An extreme close-up of a pair of handcuffs against a stark black background, creating a gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually represents the arrest of a mother wanted for a serious crime.The arrest of a mother wanted for concealing her daughter's death exposes the harsh realities of crime and the challenges of bringing justice.Goldsboro Today

A North Carolina woman who was wanted for felony concealment after her daughter's death in 2019 has been arrested after being missing for over 6 years. Lisa Michelle Boyle was taken into custody last week with the help of multiple police departments.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in locating missing persons, especially those wanted for serious crimes. It also raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the daughter's death and why the mother allegedly concealed it.

The details

In March 2019, Boyle's daughter Natasha South-Boyle was found dead at a home in Goldsboro, North Carolina. While the investigation determined no foul play, Boyle was arrested and charged with felony concealment/failure to report a death the day after the body was discovered. Boyle posted bond but then failed to appear in court in January 2020. She was reported missing by family in December 2022, and police located her in Thomasville last week, where she was taken into custody on the outstanding warrant.

  • On March 10, 2019, Natasha South-Boyle was found dead at a home in Goldsboro.
  • On March 11, 2019, Lisa Michelle Boyle was arrested and charged with felony concealment/failure to report a death.
  • On March 15, 2019, Boyle posted $1,000 secured bond.
  • On January 7, 2020, Boyle failed to appear in Wayne County court.
  • On December 5, 2022, Boyle was reported missing by family members.

The players

Lisa Michelle Boyle

A North Carolina woman who was wanted for felony concealment after her daughter's death in 2019 and had been missing for over 6 years before being arrested last week.

Natasha South-Boyle

Boyle's daughter, who was found dead at a home in Goldsboro, North Carolina in March 2019.

Goldsboro Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated Natasha South-Boyle's death and issued the warrant for Lisa Michelle Boyle's arrest.

Raleigh Police Department

One of the law enforcement agencies that assisted in locating and arresting Lisa Michelle Boyle.

Thomasville Police Department

One of the law enforcement agencies that assisted in locating and arresting Lisa Michelle Boyle.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to work diligently to hold those accountable who attempt to conceal the death of a loved one.”

— Chief Mike West, Goldsboro Police Department

What’s next

Boyle is scheduled to appear in Wayne County court on May 5 for the felony concealment charge and on May 1 for a separate hit-and-run charge from 2018. The judge will determine if she will be granted bail or held in custody until her trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of thorough investigations and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to locate missing persons wanted for serious crimes. It also raises concerns about the circumstances surrounding the daughter's death and the mother's alleged attempts to conceal it.