Gila Herald Staff Reports
GRAHAM COUNTY — A 22-year-old San Carlos woman who had been missing since June has been found deceased in Graham County.
Rayleen Holmes was found dead on Oct. 18, 2026. According to records from the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner, her death was ruled a suicide by hanging.
Holmes was last seen at approximately 11 a.m. on June 21, 2026, in the Tufa Stone #9 neighborhood of San Carlos, wearing a black shirt and denim shorts. She was 5-foot-1, weighed approximately 150 pounds, and was last heard from via Facebook Messenger on June 24, 2026. The San Carlos Apache Police Department subsequently issued a missing person report on July 6.
If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time or experiencing thoughts of suicide, support is available 24/7:
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential support.
- Local Resources: Contact the San Carlos Apache Tribal health and crisis services or local law enforcement for community-specific assistance.
