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Thomasville Today
By the People, for the People
Woman Arrested After 2-Year Disappearance Linked to 2019 Cold Case
Lisa Michelle Boyle was located in Thomasville, North Carolina after failing to appear in court in 2020.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:36pm
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The arrest of a woman linked to a 2019 cold case exposes the ongoing challenges of locating missing suspects.Thomasville TodayA woman reported missing for more than two years has been located and arrested following new developments in a 2019 case, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Lisa Michelle Boyle was arrested on outstanding charges for failure to appear in court related to the 2019 concealment case, as well as a June 2019 hit-and-run property damage warrant.
Why it matters
This case highlights the continued work of the Goldsboro Police Department's Cold Case Unit in locating individuals connected to unresolved investigations and outstanding warrants. It also demonstrates the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down suspects who go missing, especially in older cases.
The details
In March 2019, police responded to a welfare check at a Goldsboro residence and found Natasha South-Boyle deceased inside. Authorities later determined no foul play was involved. The next day, police arrested Boyle, South-Boyle's mother, and charged her with felony concealment/failure to report a death. Boyle was released on bond but failed to appear in court in January 2020. She was reported missing by a family member in December 2022, and the Cold Case Unit recently located her in Thomasville, North Carolina.
- On March 10, 2019, officers responded to 103 Hunters Place to conduct a welfare check.
- On March 11, 2019, police arrested Lisa Michelle Boyle and charged her with felony concealment/failure to report a death.
- Boyle was released on bond on March 15, 2019, but later failed to appear in court on January 7, 2020.
- Boyle was reported missing by a family member on December 5, 2022.
- Last week, the Goldsboro Police Department Cold Case Unit located Boyle in Thomasville, North Carolina.
The players
Natasha South-Boyle
A woman found deceased inside a Goldsboro residence in March 2019, whose death was later determined to not involve foul play.
Lisa Michelle Boyle
The mother of Natasha South-Boyle, who was arrested and charged with felony concealment/failure to report a death in 2019 but later failed to appear in court in 2020 and went missing for over two years before being located by the Goldsboro Police Department Cold Case Unit.
Goldsboro Police Department
The law enforcement agency that investigated the 2019 case, arrested Boyle, and later located her through the efforts of their Cold Case Unit.
Raleigh Police Department
Assisted the Goldsboro Police Department in locating Boyle in Thomasville, North Carolina.
Thomasville Police Department
Assisted the Goldsboro Police Department in locating Boyle in Thomasville, North Carolina.
What’s next
Boyle is currently being held at the Davidson County Detention Center on a $3,000 secured bond.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of cold case investigations and the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down suspects who go missing, especially in older cases. It also demonstrates the collaborative efforts between different police departments to locate individuals with outstanding warrants.
