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Yalitza Garcia Missing Person Case

Last seen in Deerfield Beach, Florida on Jul 2, 2009

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Victim Details

Jun 20, 2011

Jan 27, 2023

Yalitza

Garcia

41

24

60 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jul 2, 2009

Deerfield Beach

Florida

Broward County

Unknown

10333

Broward Sheriffs Office

Fort Lauderdale

Florida

,

DR09-07-01218

Jul 7, 2009

Broward Sheriffs Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11292) and 7 other sources
Yalitza Garcia was last seen on July 2, 2009, in Deerfield Beach, Florida. At the time of her disappearance, she was 24 years old and working at a Metro PCS store. On July 5, when she failed to show up for work, her concerned coworkers visited her apartment on Mermaid Drive. There, they encountered her live-in boyfriend, Jason Allen, who claimed she was not home. Despite her absence, all of Garcia's personal belongings remained in the apartment, and significant financial activity had occurred on her accounts, indicating foul play.

Garcia’s boyfriend became a prime suspect when investigators discovered substantial blood evidence in their apartment, along with indications of a violent struggle. Friends and neighbors noted that Garcia and Allen had a turbulent relationship, which had recently escalated as she had decided to move out of their shared residence. In May 2010, Allen was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Despite the evidence and subsequent legal proceedings, Yalitza Garcia’s body has never been recovered, and her case remains officially unresolved.

If you want to learn more about Yalitza's case, detailed information can be found on various missing persons resources and news articles.
Last Seen: Jul 2, 2009

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP11292 | NamUs
  • Yalitza Garcia - The Charley Project
  • 4738DFFL - Yalitza Garcia - Doe Network
  • Man convicted of killing missing girlfriend - Sun Sentinel
  • Boyfriend Arrested for Murder of Deerfield Beach Woman
  • Missing in Florida - Southern Macabre (Podcast) | Listen Notes
  • Man gets life sentence for Deerfield Beach murder of ex-girlfriend

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Florida
    UP15881 • Found Oct 1, 2016
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 19–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"

    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.

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