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In 1999, there was no national spotlight on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The movement, as we know it today, didnât exist. There were no hashtags. No public campaigns. No national awareness.
That year, LaTisha Brien was murdered and for years, her family carried the weight of that loss alone. There was no justice. No recognition. No platform to speak the truth of what happened to her.
Now, more than two decades later, her loved ones have asked us to help share her story.
Sources:
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/mn-supreme-court/1372292.html
https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/c5444f42-0d89-4699-be7b-1c17c5f0f92d/-/inline/yes/i-got-flowers-poem.pdf
https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/mmiw/mmip-families-request-reviews-of-both-cold-and-active-cases-at-hardin-rally/article_8156282d-f6d7-59fb-8600-ec915ec55925.html
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In this mini episode, we share the story of Tara Lynn Woodman, an 18-year-old Diné woman who vanished in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 2005. Tara had recently moved to the city after graduating high school, but months later, she stopped contacting her family. Her skeletal remains were discovered just days before she was reported missing, but it would take years and a sketch to finally identify her.
Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1AJK22BTga/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Tara_Woodman
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Weâre joined this week by our very first guestâBrooklyn Brown, reporter for The Cherokee One Featherâas we visit the powerful and heartbreaking story of Dora Owl, a young Cherokee mother whose life was taken in 1947.
Through Brooklynâs reporting and conversations with Doraâs family, we reflect on the generational impact of her loss and the importance of remembering the names and stories history tried to erase.
This is a story of silence, resilience, and truthâand one weâre honored to share.
Source:
https://theonefeather.com/2024/05/02/mmiw-profile-dora-owl/
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In April 2023, Candrick Begay, 31, and his co-worker, Anthony McCants, 26, were working at the Highway 64 Auto Salvage in San Juan County, NM, when they were sent out to pull parts for a truck. They never returned. Both men were found murderedâand nearly two years later, their killer still hasnât been caught. With no surveillance footage and few leads, their families remain trapped in grief and unanswered questions. In this episode, we examine the rural silence surrounding this case, the investigative challenges, and the heartbreaking reality of what it means to seek justice when justice never comes.
Sources:
Investigation continues after double murder in San Juan County last year
Wife of homicide victim questions circumstances of his death - The Tri-City Record
Families of two men murdered at San Juan County job continue to push for answers
Mass shooting, double homicide raise number of killings in 2023 - The Journal
Double homicide at N.M. salvage yard remains under investigation - The Durango Herald
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A mother and daughter, murdered six years apart in Denver, Coloradoâboth cases unsolved, both stories forgotten.
No arrests. No suspects. No answers.
Why were their cases ignored? How does a mother and daughter get murdered in the same city, and no one talks about it?
If you have any information, contact Denver PD at 720-913-2000.
Sources:
https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=782
https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=783
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Fourteen-year-old Emily Pike, a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, was reported missing in Mesa, Arizona, in late January 2025. Weeks later, in February, her remains were discovered and later identifiedâconfirming the worst fears of her loved ones. The details surrounding her death are horrific, and the outrage continues to grow as more information comes to light.
While we havenât yet covered Emilyâs case in full, we couldnât stay silent. In this special update episode, we break down what we know so far, and why we must demand justice for Emily.
She deserved protection. She deserved a future. She deserved better.
Sources:
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/03/16/emily-pike-vigil-on-san-carlos-apache-reservation/82448539007/
https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/san-carlos-tribe-offers-75-000-reward-in-death-of-14-year-old-emily-pike
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In 2016, 20 year old Mariah High Hawk was found under a trailer in Rapid City, South Dakota. Police ruled her death an accident, but her family saw bruises and believe otherwise.
In this episode, we examine the inconsistencies, law enforcementâs response, and the larger pattern of MMIP cases dismissed as accidents.
Sources:
https://www.lakotatimes.com/articles/mariah-angel-high-hawk/
https://www.kotatv.com/content/news/High-Hawk-Family-demands-answers-from-Rapid-City-Police-Department--413648883.html
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2017/02/14/family-woman-seeks-answers-anniversary-her-death/97907216/
https://cantetenza.wordpress.com/2017/02/13/high-hawk-family-alleges-police-cover-up-in-death-of-daughter/
https://www.kotatv.com/content/news/Family-continues-to-fight-for-justice-440826683.html
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Today marks five years since Jennifer Janelle Jesse, 30, was found murdered in Union City, Oklahoma. The case remains unsolved, but the OSBI just renewed its push for answers, offering a $10,000 reward and releasing images of a man seen at a Braumâs in Oklahoma City nine days before her death.
Could he hold the key to justice? If you have any information, call 1-800-522-8017 or email [email protected]. Listen now for the latest updates.
Sources:
https://kfor.com/news/local/cold-case-osbi-offers-10000-in-2020-homicide-of-jennifer-jesse/amp/
https://www.koco.com/article/jennifer-jesse-shooting-homicide-osbi-increases-reward-union-city/64151459
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In this episode, we share the story of Quana Big Spring, a 17-year-old from Kansas City, who remains missing. She was last seen on October 30, 2023, when she went out for a walk around 7 p.m. and never returned home. Quana, who is 5â4â and 125 pounds, has gone missing twice beforeâeach time facing dangers that highlight the systemic failures in protecting Indigenous youth.
Her case ties into the national crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP), where nearly 3,000 Native American children were reported missing to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children between 2012 and 2021. Alarmingly, 90% were labeled as âendangered runaways.â This classification often leads to a lack of urgency in their cases, leaving families to search for answers on their own.
Sources:
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/investigations/quanas-story-national-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-peoples-crisis-unfolding-in-kansas-city
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/investigations/family-belton-police-need-help-finding-missing-teenager-quana-big-spring
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In December 2019, 16-year-old Lacey Kaide Arkinson was killed in a hit-and-run on the Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana. She was struck by Shoshana Saddler, who had been drinking at a local bar and fled the scene without stopping.
In this episode, we discuss her life, the failures of the justice system, and why Indigenous victims deserve better.
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https://hilinetoday.com/woman-sentenced-to-18-months-for-2019-hit-and-run-death-of-teenager-in-rocky-boy/
https://www.hollandbonine.com/obituary/lacey-arkinson
https://www.ktvq.com/news/montana-news/hill-county-hit-and-run-victim-identified
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In this powerful update episode, we revisit the cases of Mika Westwolf, Michelle Elbow Shield, and Aubrey Dameron, three Indigenous individuals whose stories weâve covered and whose families have fought tirelessly for answers.
After a long legal battle, Mikaâs killer has finally been sentenced, bringing a measure of justice to her loved ones. Meanwhile, Michelle and Aubrey, who had been missing for years, have been found and identified. Their families now face the heartbreaking reality of loss, but their fight for justice is far from over.
Join us as we discuss these critical updates, the systemic issues that continue to impact MMIP cases, and whatâs next in the pursuit of justice for Mika, Michelle, and Aubrey.
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In 1980, 10-year-old Michael Gann vanished without a trace from his home in Oklahoma. Despite efforts to find him, his case remains unsolved, leaving behind decades of unanswered questions. What happened to Michael that day? How did a young boy simply disappear?
The lack of records, media coverage, and investigative updates isnât unusual, itâs something we see far too often in cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous people. Even when the details are scarce, these stories still deserve to be told.
Sources:
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-michael-sean-gann-8/136367654/?locale=en-US
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1982/07/27/boys-slayer-eludes-citys-police-for-year/62877543007/
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In this episode of We Are Resilient, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Calvin Willie Martinez, a 31-year-old Navajo man who vanished without a trace in 2019. As questions mount and answers remain elusive, Calvinâs familyâs fight for the truth reveals both the heartbreak and strength of a community refusing to give up. What happened on that fateful day?
Sources:
https://charleyproject.org/case/calvin-willie-martinez
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1098691
https://missingpersons.news/calvin-willie-martinez/Support the show
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Lloyd Bald Eagle, a 62 year-old Lakota man and military veteran, went missing from Rapid City, South Dakota, in November 2022. Nearly two years later, his remains were identified in October 2024, but questions still linger as his cause of death remains unclear. In this episode, we share Lloydâs story, honor his life, and discuss the ongoing challenges faced by families impacted by the MMIP crisis.
Sources:
https://www.newscenter1.tv/lifestyle/who-was-lloyd-bald-eaglehttps://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/lloyd-bald-eagle-obituary?id=56553632
https://www.kotatv.com/2024/10/17/police-identify-body-found-north-rapid-culvert/?outputType=amp
https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/07/31/missing-murdered-filmmaker-producer-disappears/?outputType=amp
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Annie Mae Aquash was a Miâkmaq activist and a powerful voice in the American Indian Movement. From her pivotal role at Wounded Knee to her tragic murder on Pine Ridge in 1975, her story remains one of courage, betrayal, and unanswered questions. In this episode, we honor Annie Maeâs legacy and delve into the truths and mysteries surrounding her life and untimely death.
Sources:
Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae on Hulu!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Mae_AquashSupport the show
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In this mini episode, we uncover the case of Matthew Broncho, a 30-year-old member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes who vanished from Fort Hall, Idaho, in March 2019. Years later, his remains were discovered in the desolate mountains of Utah, raising more questions than answers. What happened to Matthew, and who is responsible?
Sources:
https://people.com/skeletal-remains-found-in-remote-utah-mountain-range-identified-as-man-missing-since-2019-8643941
https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/remains-of-idaho-man-missing-since-2019-found-in-box-elder-countyhttps://www.hawkerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Matthew-Broncho?obId=32922056
https://amp.idahostatesman.com/news/northwest/idaho/article288358070.htmlSupport the show
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In this episode, we cover significant developments in two emotional cases. Nearly five years after Selena Not Afraidâs disappearance, an arrest has been made, bringing new hope for justice in her case. We also discuss the recent conclusion of a trial related to the 2021 deaths of Jessica âJetâ Calhoun and her daughter, Ah-Yo-Ka âYoki Bearâ Calhoun, both members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Tune in as we share these updates and honor the lives impacted by these devastating events.
Sources:
https://theonefeather.com/2024/12/11/wilnoty-receives-two-counts-of-felony-death-by-vehicle-murder-charges-dismissed/
https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/man-charged-5-years-after-disappearance-of-hardin-teen-selena-not-afraidSupport the show
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In December 2017, 39-year-old Audra Willis was tragically murdered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in a case that initially baffled investigators. For over a year, there were no leads, and her family was left without answers or justice. However, in a surprising turn of events, an unlikely witness came forward with crucial information providing the breakthrough needed to identify her killer.
Sources:
https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/man-sentenced-for-stabbing-decapitating-homeless-woman-in-2017/https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/albuquerque-man-sentenced-for-decapitating-woman-in-2017/
https://www.koat.com/article/police-identify-woman-who-was-decapitated-found-in-four-hills/14520172
https://www.koat.com/article/albuquerque-foothills-man-guilty-2017-murder/43637341
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This Christmas Eve, we revisit the story of Janice Hannigan, a 16-year-old Yakama girl who disappeared on this very day in 1971 in Washington state. Her case remains unsolved, and her story is a somber reminder that the MMIP crisis doesnât take a holiday. Join me for this special recap episode as we reflect on Janiceâs life, her familyâs heartbreak, and the systemic challenges that continue to leave families searching for answers.
Sources:
https://charleyproject.org/case/janice-marie-hannigan
https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/topics/the_vanished/47-years-zero-answers-16-year-old-janice-hannigan-of-toppenish-disappeared-after-christmas-eve/article_320dd326-da70-11e8-b3d5-cf9009f8677d.amp.htmlSupport the show
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In 1989, Ronald Jack, his wife Doreen and their two young sons, Russell and Ryan, vanished without a trace from Prince George, British Columbia. What began as a hopeful opportunity quickly turned into one of the region's most enduring mysteries. Decades later, questions remain unanswered, and the search for the truth continues.
Sources:
Vigil remembers missing B.C. family 35 years after disappearance | CBC News
Relatives of Prince George family missing since 1989 mount new search | Vancouver Sun
The Disappearance of the Jack Family - Missing since 1989 - Prince George, B.C. â CANADA UNSOLVEDSupport the show
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