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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50756) and 2 other sources
In Memphis, Tennessee, a 41-year-old woman named Yolanda Boyland vanished on March 18, 2011. At the time of her disappearance, Yolanda did not have a permanent residence and was staying with various relatives. Standing at 4'8' and weighing around 90 pounds, she was a petite woman with brown hair and brown eyes. The circumstances leading to her disappearance are rooted in a family disagreement. On the day she was last seen, she had reportedly become angry with her sister and left. She was never seen or heard from again, leaving her family with unanswered questions and growing concern.

The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into years, with no sign of Yolanda. Her lack of a fixed address complicated the search efforts, making it difficult for investigators to establish a clear timeline or last known location beyond her sister's home. The abrupt nature of her departure, sparked by an argument, left a void of information. Friends and family were left to wonder if she had intended to leave for good or if something more serious had occurred after she walked away. The investigation into her whereabouts continued, but with very few leads to follow, her case grew cold.

The passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers in Yolanda Boyland's case. Her disappearance remains an open investigation, a painful chapter for a family seeking closure. Without any contact or evidence of her well-being, her case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing under ambiguous circumstances. The overview of her case highlights a person living a transient lifestyle who disappeared after a dispute, a scenario that unfortunately presents significant challenges for law enforcement. The details surrounding her last known moments are sparse, and her case continues to be a poignant mystery.

Last Seen: Mar 18, 2011

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

75%Possible
Jane Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP11071 • Found Jan 24, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.