In the spring of 2024, concern grew for 66-year-old Yvonne Jeanette Mullican, a resident of Prescott Valley, Arizona. The last known contact with Yvonne was a phone call with one of her daughters on April 2, 2024. After that conversation, an unsettling silence fell. When her family was unable to reach her, they filed a missing person's report with the Prescott Valley Police Department on April 4, 2024.
Yvonne, described as a Hispanic/Latino female, 5'4" to 5'5" tall, weighing between 160 and 180 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes, had vanished along with her two beloved dogs. At the time she was last seen, it is believed she was wearing a purple shirt, a gray sweater, and dark jeans.
The investigation into her disappearance took a significant turn nearly a month later. On May 1, 2024, Yvonne's vehicle, a 2012 silver Kia Sorrento, was found abandoned in a remote area more than 50 miles from her home. The car was located near State Route 260 and Forest Road 144, between the communities of Camp Verde, Strawberry, and Pine. Authorities suspected the vehicle might have been there for approximately three weeks before it was discovered and reported. A note was found on the car indicating that she had called for roadside assistance. A search of the area surrounding the vehicle was conducted by the Coconino County Sheriff's Office on May 2, 2024, but it yielded no immediate clues as to her whereabouts. Investigators did find her dogs' leashes in the woods not far from the car, but there was no sign of Yvonne or her dogs.
As the weeks turned into months, there was no activity on Yvonne's bank accounts or social media, and her phone service had been cut off. The case remained active, with her family and law enforcement seeking answers. Sadly, the search came to a heartbreaking conclusion the following year. On August 5, 2025, the Prescott Valley Police Department announced that Yvonne Mullican's remains had been located. Officials confirmed that her next of kin had been notified of the devastating discovery. Further details regarding the circumstances or the specific location where her remains were found have not been released to the public. The overview of this case traces the initial concern from her family after a final phone call, the concerning discovery of her abandoned vehicle in a remote location, and the prolonged search that ultimately ended with the tragic confirmation of her passing.Last Seen: Apr 4, 2024
