The Disappearance of Trista Yelding

Name: Trista Marie Yelding
Nickname: Tasha
Age: 24 years old
Last Seen: April 3, 2017
Location: Theodore, Alabama
Status: Still missing

Case Information

24 year old Trista Yelding was last seen in Theodore, Alabama on April 3, 2017. She disappeared after reportedly having a panic attack and running off into the woods.

Disappearance

On April 3, 2017, Trista Yelding was staying the night at a friend’s house on Raybon Road in Theodore, Alabama. 

According to her friend, Trista had a panic attack and ran off into the woods behind the house, leaving all of her belongings behind. She hasn’t been seen or heard from since.

Loved ones say it’s uncharacteristic of her to leave without warning, especially because her family relied on her to communicate with her deaf father.

Trista suffers from epilepsy and does not have her medication with her.

Investigation

Trista disappeared without her cell phone, wallet, ID, purse, and medication. There has been no activity on her social media since she went missing.

Searches of the nearby woods and surrounding areas were conducted, but no clues as to Trista’s whereabouts were found.

Appearance

Black female with black hair and brown eyes. Trista stands 5’0 tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has “Regina” tattooed on her right arm, and “Baby Rattler” on her left thigh.

Clothing & Accessories:
Trista was last seen wearing a blue Baldwin County Alabama shirt, black pants, and a pink hat.

Investigating Agency

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Trista Yelding please contact the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office at (251) 574-8720.

Agency case number S17-04-0549

Resources & Further Information

Trista Marie Yelding – NamUs
Trista Marie Yelding – The Charley Project
Trista Yelding – True Case Files
“I’m Afraid Something Bad Has Happened,” Family of Missing Mobile County Woman Wants Answers – NBC15