True Crime Arizona: The Forgotten
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2023
- Native women in Arizona are disappearing at staggering rates, yet the media coverage their cases have received doesn’t compare to the media spotlight on cases of white women who have gone missing or been murdered in the United States.
#truecrime #azfamily #nativeamerican #fbi #navajonation #documentary
00:00 Start
00:01 Chapter 1 - Laverda Sorrell’s Disappearance
9:43 Chapter 2 - The MMIW Crisis
19:10 Chapter 3 - Where is Jamie Yazzie?
24:40 Chapter 4 - Abandoned Evidence
35:01 Chapter 5 - The Beginning of Change
44:37 Chapter 6 - No longer forgotten
I am shocked at the gaslighting of officials in the face of pure negligence and indifference. The FBI agent in Phoenix "I can't stress enough" grandstanding.
WOW.
Native Americans have been so mistreated and yet we only hear about other minorities in the country and the over coverage of their "injustice" when this is the real injustice in America.
It's beyond outrageous. It is a sad reflection on our society - all of us.
Can't say it any better..
Yeah, it's not good enough. They need to train more people if there's a backlog. It's not an acceptable excuse.
Unfortunately the native Americans government themselves and want nothing to do with “ OUTSIDERS “ even if someone on the reservation has done something illegal outside of the reservation…. Until they want to cry oppression and racism . I know , I’m part of a Native American reservation.
Have they? Or is it another example of when you expect the govt to “take care of you” you’ll be disappointed time and time again….?
If you notice, the groups who are “mistreated” in the eyes of the media and their like minded followers are always the people who generation after generation live off the tax dollars of other Americans who pay more into the system than they take out? Do you know WHICH groups fall into that group? The ones who actually contribute to society? I’ll give you a hint… it’s never the people you hear about on the media as being mistreated. When in reality the people who contribute, while watching others get handout after handout, are the ones truly being mistreated.
The Reservation has a completely unique energy, both positive and negative. I’ve never felt more at home, but I know I will never understand or appreciate the Dinè sufficiently.
I see why the families feel so forgotten. That FBI agent was nothing but excuses. It is UNACCEPTABLE for a family to be ignored for 2 years waiting for a DNA test from the FBI. Shameful, FBI, do better!
The FBI is weaponized and politicized. There focus is now on white "domestic terrorists", you know PTA moms, homeschoolers, prolife Catholics and people who trespassed at the Capital(despite many being waved in by Capital police) on Jan 6th. Investigating child predators have been put on the back burner.
FBI is crooked. No money, no help, no solve.
They've been pure garbage for quite some time.
Fry bread inspector😂
Kudos to the documentary makers for researching and publicising this issue, and helping leverage action from Federal and State authorities who were previously bogged down in poverty, despair, helplessness and the residue of centuries of violence and conflict. I hope going forward, families can heal, and people can be safer, and respected.
I don't think it's a "previous" situation..why use this verbiage?
wow you use a smart word@@laurasorrells1242
These people have been pushed aside and forgotten, I hope your documentary reaches millions ❤️🙏🏻
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Utterly, emphatically agree. I would like to know who the perps are.
Indigenous women go missing from Canada to Arizona. I don't know what the data is on Mexico.
Are the perps white men coming in and victimizing brown-skinned women, or is this Indigenous men killing Indigenous women?
I DO know, from personal experience, if a wife is killed AND there is adultery, on either side, or both, OFTEN there is murder.
My friend was murdered by her husband over the child $upport he just found out he would have to pay.
The Hunta Virus sprang up in the Navajo in the 50's, after the Korean War. Don't let mouse dropping or vermin live near your home
It is asinine that AZ doesn't have to report the missing to NAMUS. The Navajo Nation is beautiful but desolate and under served in all aspects. There's one Bashas (grocery store) to serve an entire town. Emergency care is even further away. It's so vast that going missing and forgotten is so easy.
I'm glad that the Yazzies finally got answers for their missing loved one. But almost 2 years after being found they have yet to receive her remains!
Thank you for doing this report and showing there is much room for improvement and finally things are being set forth for the Rez. These people have been neglected far too long. It is time for change, it is time for improvement on all levels.
So native American crimes & their sin's we should blame the U.S.A government for everything, blame the companies blame the businesses for not bringing enough stores, not enough for anything, where is the native Americans morals & values???? So people should do crime & blame their isn't enough help, what kinds of people are they raising in their community??? People of all race they all do same crimes as native American's, but they all have enough of anything why those people are doing same crimes??? You know people of all race they all blame what they don't have, but many development areas still do worse crimes & worse sins, problems are not what they don't have in their community, problems are peoples bad-morals & bad upbringings. Many human race all over the world does not have in their mountains, their community, in their villages but they respect each other, they don't murder, rape to each other, they even sent their kids miles of walking to their schools, even on dangerous roads, hills & mountains, but they don't rape, murder & do all type of evil, the problem is not what people have, problem is people have bad morals, evil-thoughts. Native Americans seem they are just bad as other human race, what is destroying them is their ignorance & their own sins, their own crimes. First good morals & good values comes from religions & then from good education.
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I appreciate you making this video. 😢My aunt was murdered by her boyfriend on the Navajo reservation, but the coroner did not charge him due to the fact that the coroner deemed her death to be “natural”. A video of her hiding in the desert from him was previously posted to her Facebook page. Two months later, she passed away. 💔 He did something to her!!!😢😢😢
Tucson resident here. The treatment of indigenous people out here, even by their own "advocates" is despicable. We must do better.
MadManAz
Also another Tucson resident. I absolutely agree with you. I spent a couple of months on "the Res", and was fortunate enough to have made some friends there. It was both wonderful and insightful, and I wouldn't trade one SECOND of the that time. I was able to attend several celebrations and native dances, and I learned much... I can understand completely why they remain, and anyone who goes there expecting "them" to change--is completely ignorant. They have much to share -- and WE HAVE MUCH TO LEARN... Thank you...
Please ! America if you can hear me , we have to do better , we must do better . God if 😢 You can hear me please comfort and bless these people and let there be justice for them .
My heart hurts for these families. JUSTICE FOR MMIW. That should be heard around the whole country.
No, all around the world like the Petitio-case.
Do you think all white women who go missing become famous worldwide? I’m sure you. But it’s not the case.
I grew up in Holbrook went to school with Navajo students this has been going on a my life and I am over 70 so this is a tragedy 💔
I aslo was born/raised graduated and had many Navajo friends in Holbrook and now have 8 half Navajo grandchildren. This is a subject very close to my heart. Prayers for this family.
@tracimghernandez974 how is life there?
I was born in Holbrook, raised in Gallup. My dad painted billboards all over NM AZ. My mom was a school teacher. I am in Hawaii now. I fit in with the indigenous culture very easily here
The murders of indigenous/first nations women is also extremely high in Canada. And Mexico has incredibly high statistics of murdered/missing women. It is an epidemic.
You must admit they take more risk…hitchhiking etc….maybe because they live in more rural areas. Ex. Amber tuccaro. Often they are victimized by native men, too.
All over the world actually violence against women is prevalent but more so in marginalized communities...
@@mysteriesuntold3393 more alcoholism
@@robingagan6288 Im not sure if it's alcoholism more like poverty despair hatred angry and or mental illness is the general reasons why perpetrators commit those crimes...
That's just sad.
I love this girl! I absolutely love her passion on reporting and true cime!!
Special was so darn well done!
What is the name of the reporter, please.
There was a show that was about the same that was happening in Alaska and it was very sad to realize how many native women have been missing and it’s not of an importance and that should never be. I cried watched this because it is important. I hope this changes soon.
Is there an agenda to get rid of baby makers?
I grew up there all types of people go missing all the time
@@johnscanlon2598 biggest state in the country.
Alaska is the number 1 state for missing ppl
My heart goes out to this father. God bless him and his lost daughter.
So tragic and unacceptable that these women and men have been missing for so long.
Its been the reality for minorities or indigenous peoples/ nations. Unfortunately.
I was almost killed before on the mean streets of Phoenix........ MAN.!!!!! CAARRAZY..!!!!!!!🤦♂️🤦♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Excellent and Very Necessary Episode. I lived in the Phoenix Arizona area for 24 years. It's good that the new Governor is aware and educated on this problem. I hope that she continues to move forward on this and to really make a difference.
Thank You and Best Regards
New Govenor cant do much as the old Tribal Laws won't change their judicial system is horrible They are the problem when it comes to support. They have their own laws and ways of doing things. Our law enforcement are not allowed on the reservation
@@azroseazlang9995 Sadly True. I lived in the Phoenix area for 24 years starting in 1995. Many tribes are very poor and others are very wealthy, with casinos and discount cigarettes making great profits. However, the "wealth" aside, they Are their own worst problem. Still, hopefully the Governor of Arizona will be able to do some good in that direction. Till now though, not much has changed. Best Regards
JT
Alot of people have no clue about how The Tribal Laws work. Guys get only a slap on wrist for rape and others crimes committed on yhe Res. They are. A Sovereign Nation still to this day. Crimes are rampid on the Res.s instead of doing a documentary on women do one on the Abused Children and rape of children
Drugs/ Alcohol have made living there a true Hell ..
They need more Tribal Police
But they are so clickish between family s they dislike their own people..
Katie Hobbs is not the answer - anyone who can oversee their own election and declare herself the legit Governor is untrustworthy... Native Americans are too poor to contribute to her campaigns and are of little consequence... Hobbs will not change anything...
I think it’s incredible that the governor knew nothing about it, had never heard anything about this tragic issue. She had some insight into what should happen henceforth. I hope she comes through…
It is incredible, as in not believable. Not only does the government know, they are the major perpetrators. Why do you think there's so much resistance in helping? Whether the US or Canada, police or RCMP, law is at the heart of MMIW.
Hobbs is a disgrace to humanity
That surprised me too. I remember during President Trumps administration he brought attention to this issue in Montana. I believe he authorized funding for more law enforcement specific to this.
Katie Hobbs is worthless. Citizens need to ban together from North to south….East to west in our state. We need more accountability on the Native American lands. The FBI is just as worthless!
Stupid question but could it be because reservations have their own government? 🤷🏻♀️
Native Americans have been treated so poorly and this needs to change my heart hurts for them .
Nancy--you want to know how bad it is?? Do you live in AZ?? I strongly recommend you drive up to "The Res" and check it out personally. If you're white, you'll probably be treated with disdain initially, because of the way they've been treated for so long. IF YOU ARE SINCERE, IF you are LUCKY, IF you are PATIENT, you may be fortunate enough to meet someone who will talk (and perhaps listen) to you. Don't just drive up there, expecting to spend a few hours. Plan on spending some time. Have an open mind. You may learn something. You may even be lucky enough to make a friend...
More like genocide to the Native American people.
That was and still is our government .
Thank you for sharing Jamie Yazzie story. My family mostly her kids appreciates this so much.
THIS SHOULD BE NATIONAL NEWS!
This is a refreshingly honest portrait!! Yours is an intelligent, meaningful narrative. Keep up the great work! More journalism like this is needed!
So sad.
I support indigenous people.
The government screwed them over
and thats true government and first nations what a stitch up
The government did screw them over. Seems contagious. Now the government is screwing everybody over
The dream she had was Jamie coming back to tell her sister she has crossed over. I truly believe this. I hope the dream gave her some comfort. So sorry for her murder. My heart breaks for all the women.
I worked in law enforcement and found some tribal police agencies did not share arrest information with the state. That is a completely broken system. Another problem is that these communities are remote and small, so many of the officers are related in some way (clan member, etc) to nearly everyone in town. This can interfere with which cases are investigated. In this case, the FBI took two years to return the evidence results. That is an unheard of amount of time compared to the state level which is usually just a few weeks.
Agree. It’s not just ‘racism’ in this MMIW . The system is a mess. LE everywhere is strapped for resources but the Tribal police are pitifully under resourced.
@@marlbboro8091tribal police don’t cooperate with state authorities
Their own fault
Is it cause they are sovereign nations?
@@user-qv4mx2dl4k Yes, they are and have to choice to share arrest information or not to. It is all very confusing to work with.
Why in the world is this so failed by governments??? Shameful that this is going on without immediate attention and action. Heartbreaking
Excellent documentary. Bravo for making this incredibly important issue more visible!!💔💪🏼👍🏼
Ty so much for this documentary...eye opening. In Canada we have beautiful indigenous people and there are so many missing..I hope this opens eyes and help is on the way
They can send billions overseas but won’t spend it here
Even we spent its corrupt , the animal shelters kill millions of healthy young animals while taking in tens of millions
It's disgusting the trash we have as our president!
What a grave injustice to these people and their lost loved ones. Change looks positive …. I hope it is positive. Sending love and light to the 100’s of affected people, and strength to those fighting for change!
I live in California, and my town is located right up against the mountains. My dad has been working for and side-by-side our reservations for decades, and they hold a very special place in his heart.
It’s so interesting and disheartening to see how drastically different each Native American reservation is in economic status, especially in other states. Ours actually have a lot of economic and political influence. They of course have their own schools, and that includes an adult school, police department, fire station, a vets hall, a library, church buildings, medical care, post office, grocery stores, gas stations, etc. Even though they are located way up into the mountains, they have an entire town up there as well as an abundance of resources back in town.
Now this is just my personal opinion… From what I have seen and heard about this specific crisis is that the common denominator is POVERTY. Because poverty = chaos and ruin! This same exact crisis IS HAPPENING right now in every single heavily impoverished area of the world to many other cultures, and specifically women as well. It definitely doesn’t help that they are their own nation, so that causes isolation and negative pride towards the outsiders or the outsiders treating their reservations negatively as well. In this case it’s obvious that Arizona and their tribes are NOT working together at all to get their reservations in a normal thriving economic environment. It shouldn’t be this difficult, and it’s not just because of skin color. There are just as many caucasian women going missing at an alarming rate as well, BUT none of them check all the boxes to be nation wide news worthy like Gabby was. Gabby was a “good girl” with parents who were still happily married, siblings with no baggage of their own, an insane amount of friends, and an endless list of “good deeds” that she accomplished in her short life. Meaning Gabby had a spotless record. There are a few other things I believe contribute to this crisis, but I’ve already written a novel lol🪶🦅
I also wonder if the problem could be that this reservation covers multiple states 🤔. I know they’re in New Mexico too. Our governor sent them aid money during Covid. You’d think all states they’re in would try to help
Gabbys parent's are not married it's a lie😂
U.S. General George Crook and his aide Captain John G. Bourke both fought
against the Native American tribes, then tried to make a lasting peace.
After the atrocities of Wounded Knee, Bourke authored two books "On the
Border With Crook" and "An Apache Campaign" but they also dealt with
the Lakota and Cheyenne. When he made peace, Crook knew the tribes
would have difficulty adjusting to reservation life. What bothered Bourke
most was giving the tribes the worst land to become ranchers or farmers.
He said that once proud tribes would become "wards of the state" and
other generals like Miles said even with their subsidies, they were being
cheated by the Indian agents. Believe it or not, George A. Custer testified
before Congress about the abuse! It is unfortunate that two of President
Grant's relatives were involved in the corruption but Grant was not.
Two treaties were signed by the Apache and the Lakota. The Apache
treaty with General O.O. Howard was never found. The Lakota one was
finally found but only after something like 100 years or so. Most Lakota
leaders say the amount owed is based on the 1900 $$ and not today's.
Our Nevada Senator Katherine Cortez-Mastos has authored a bill
which on paper is supposed to protect women on the Res from abuse
by their husbands and boy friends, often drunk. The problem is how to
enforce it. Writing good intended laws is much easier than making sure
they are enforced. I've heard all the excuses, lack of man power, lack of
money, lack of eye witnesses, lack of time and so forth. No one wants
to mention the lack of will. Most officers, when new want to be a hero
but after time they get burnt out. Often the very people they are trying
to help either hate or mistrust them. They could be afraid if they
complain too much, they'll lose their kids. I doubt if Senator Cortez-
Mastos will follow up to see how her legislation actually functions.
Someone will invent some other crisis to divert her attention more.
Thomas Jefferson said after every 10 to 20 years it should be
mandatory all laws should be reviewed to see if it is functioning
as intended. The Native Americans either don't vote or if they can
will never turn an election either way. Except for Alaska, they are too
small a minority.
It's not just Natives and Alaskan Indigenous people going missing. A piece of paper is just that and won't stop anything. I know I was a victim of domestic abuse by my ex-husband and I had an Order of Protection and it meant nothing to him. There was also a No Contact Order against him for my daughter (technically ours but I don't agree since he wasn't a father anyway and never wanted to be) but that didn't stop him either. I'd call the police and they would sort glance around but that was it. I got the house in the divorce since he moved out anyway and I had my daughter but he burned it to the ground. Called the police and they said he could do what he wanted with his house. It wasn't his! The one officer wouldn't even get out of his cruiser. Yeah part of it was because his attorney was also the big wig judge in the town but still he should have been stopped. We had to move across country and not put in a change of address and other things for years because of him. The laws are there they're just not enforced!! That is what needs to change!
@@theresawarren8814 and your point is in relation to her murder?
Great story ❤️ thank you for bringing AZ to forefront
Fed. Bungling Investigators is more like it : ( They're too busy investigating nonexistent crimes. The sheriff stated that he had only 17 recruits that passed background checks, I'm wondering if he could reach out to other reservations to recruit ie do the recruits have to come from w/in their own tribe? Even if they got millions for resources, if they don't have the personnel, it won't work. Each of these cases is heartbreaking, may God be with each of the families as they seek answers...
If they would remove non-violent marijuana convictions from disqualifying candidates, the pool of folks to choose from would be significantly bigger, and if they would stop arresting for the same then the officers they have on duty would have a lot more availability to investigate missing persons cases - considering how much time it takes them to book into jail the people who they protect & serve.
No they cannot & will not recruit from off their own Rez.
@@ImaCatMaiaYou're off base w/your analysis concerning the lack of police recruits on the Rez's.
Marijuana is NOT a charge on the Rez like you see in the rest of the country. But alcoholism & violence coupled w/extreme poverty are the main issues that hinder them getting new recruits bcuz most of their crimes that result in a police record are violence &/or theft usually fueled by alcohol but not Mary Jane.
Bless these victims who are vulnerable to cowards like this VILE beast, LOVE TO ALL THE AMERICAN NATIVES WHO HELPED OUR PEOPLE DURING THE GREAT FAMINE OF IRELAND, OUR FOREFATHERS GOT SO MUCH LOVE AND SUPPORT FROM THE NATIVE PEOPLE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND HEART'S AND I PRAY FOR YOUR LOSS 🙏💚💚🇮🇪☘BLESS YOU ❤🇺🇸☘
lol there was no famine, why are you lying?
"Crisis is the rallying cry of the tyrant."
Ireland has always been our bread basket, food pours out, always has, however, small farmers were ran off their farms by robber barons who took their lands. It was a landgrab.
Stop calling it a famine it was genocide nothing less
Why would natives help people in europe? Especially at a time when they were severely mistreated by white people. Were they forced to do that?
It's the men in the community who are to be blamed. It's the lack of moral character within these communities that is sad. Government can't help. Help comes from within the family and communities
Too much hatred and prejudice in this world. Countries fight wars, and the different races in this country fight each other. Our own political party fight each other.
BS!! Stop blaming them for your governments failure!
Exactly
I'm so sorry this is happening. This is like being walked over. Are you US citizens? ✝️📜🎚🕊
Sad, Arizona is so vast, they may never be found.
Thank You 3TV for shedding light on this topic and especially to our Navajo families. It's SAD and uneasy topic, BUT I'M SO GLAD WITH HAPPY TEARS that FINALLY!!!! SOMEONE CARE TO INVESTIGATE AND BRING SOME LIGHT. LASTLY, I'm soooo PROUD and want to GIVE a HUGE Thank YOU again to 3TV FAMILY and A HUGE Thank You to BRIANA WHITNEY, SUPER PROUD AND YOUR DOING AN AMAZING JOB AND SUPER LUV THIS SEGMENT👏👏👏 ALSO, i hope you can investigate the Daniel Robinson kid case that went missing in the dessert and that Buckeye law enforcement kinda gave up on. His father fought for our country and NEEDS answer and help.. AGAIN, THANK YOU♥️♥️👏👏
This so tragic. The worse case of racism I’ve seen. Shame on Arizona Officials.
from the day the first european conqueror arrived in america, native woman and girls have been the target of sexual violence. these crimes we're not considered criminal offences. they were fair game. this racist attitude has not changed to this day. unfortunately there were, and there are indiginous men, who also became perpetrators.
Not just in Arizona sadly
@@Optimismus53while what you say is true you have to place the blame largely on police departments and politicians and FBI. Most Americans are hurting for these people too.
It's not just Arizona - it's every news agency, across the world, in so called Western societies.
@@anovemberstar very sad but 💯 percent true.
A person missing no matter race should always be high profile!
The sad thing is a black man also went missing when Gabby Petito did but till today hardly anyone knows the name of this talented geologist. Daniel . He is still missing , his father carries on looking for him like a lone crusader.
Same with the Hispanic woman who also went missing when Laci P did. Anyone know her name. Missing White Woman Syndrome is all media cares about.🤦🏽♀️
Thanks, Gabby (and the Florida TV station that made you a national story), your legacy goes on. I don't think it's skin color, but self rule on the tribal lands that hampers crime solving. Since so many of the young become ineligible to serve when they are old enough, the idea of providing structure, meaningful training and employment to potential police from the tribes before they get into trouble is a step forward. The fact that the governor wants to ask all the other states to pay for forensics for residents of her state is another symptom of the problem. DC clearly doesn't care about Arizona tribesfolk. How about setting up your own labs in Arizona and selling services to other tribes that don't have them? More honorable than casinos. More profitable than trading stations. Call Blackrock for funding for the labs and training. They need some good press. Trade schools and apprenticeships that start in middle school are also a good idea for tribal rehabilitation. It works for the Amish. Why should the tribes live in poverty and crime and hopelessness? Why should their humanity go to waste?
MMIW needs to be shared with the world. Not just those who care or those (like me) that grew up in the areas hearing these things. Justice is deserved.
It makes me so angry the way the authorities fbi treated the family. I did not capitalize fbi on purpose, they don’t deserve it.
This is a heartbreaking story thank you for covering so in-depth. I where is the protection and care for the most vulnerable? These women and their families have no resources if the law cannot protect them who are they protecting? It seems the killers.
Prayers lifted for the families, I can't imagine. 🙏🏽 😢
Justice for MMIW
I’m so upset and sad to hear that this has been happening it’s not right that indigenous women should not be forgotten ever, I’m beyond angry with how they are treated
Thank you for sharing this! I hope to see an update on all the things needed to be done to help this issue.
This is so sad 😭 and it’s just not ok that our country has such a lack of attention to the situation that’s becoming a very known problem in our Indigenous population..
When will the FBI be able to do testing on evidence for the indigenous people as fast as they do it for the Caucasian population??
How are they not important enough to our government?????
I’m saddened by the fact that I know it’s a real thing and someone needs a light shining brighter than the sun on this!!!! Thank you for putting this online so people can see it!!!
Thank you for making light of these tragic cases. I pray that all of the family members find some healing from this documentary and know that you, your loved one that is missing is not forgotten. ❤
To “make light of” means to treat something as unimportant, to make fun of.
“Shed light on” these cases, “spotlight” the problem, “bring awareness to”… all much better phrases to make your point.
Thank you for these videos. These people should not be forgotten.
Thanks Brittany for the report on MMIa..we appreciate your effort. From a mom from Gila River Indian Community
Thank you for providing this awareness and insight, so sad how the American main stream media never touches on this. JUSTICE for MMIW!!!
Her dream it so haunting - sand in her eye 😭took her straight to the spot to find her wallet wow
Also part of the problem is the states' police are not allowed on the Reservations. It is considered a Sovereign Nation. There needs to be full cooperation between the state Police, and the Navajo Tribal Police, even with the City Police. I think Broadband is an excellent idea! Anything would be a positive step forward!
The tribal police marked one of their own as African American!! But it's us white people who are to blame. What a joke.
While I briefly lived in Flagstaff, I heard of Navajos buying trucks, putting
a down payment then driving it on the Res. never making another payment.
It can't be repossessed unless they catch them off the Res. Of course, they
can only do it once.
I don't know much about their reservation, whether they had much
prospecting on it but in Arizona, California and Nevada there are
thousands of abandoned mine shafts to hide a body in. Not only that
in the nearby desert there are many mini caves which the coyotes
can use for their dens. Only if you hike frequently in the desert will
you know where they are. Predators like coyotes, bobcats, foxes, owls and
vultures will scatter the bones all over. Even if the body is buried in a
shallow grave, the critters will find it.
The desert can be a deceptive land. My Father and I walked about a
mile or two away from camp checking something out and came
straight back. My Mother looked straight at us but couldn't see us
although we walked up right. I was wearing a bright red shirt and
do not know how she missed us. No wonder the Apache eluded the
U.S. Army for so long.
🥲🥲🥲 heartbreaking. These family's meed answers!
This bought tears to my eyes. I'm Australian with indigenous heritage. We have problems here as well. DV is prolific, alcohol is huge, add them together and women die. I'm hopeful for our country, things are changing, fingers crossed, they keep changing. Welcome to country. "I'ld like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we stand today. I would also like to pay our respect to Elders past and present" said at schools, sporting events, government, ect. Each mob 'tribe' welcomes you with these words. It means something. If we don't protect our first nations, who will tell the stories. Who will teach the children. My respect to all thes women and girls, hope your spirits are flying. 🇦🇺
Good luck girls , hang in there and my heart goes out to You !
I truly hope change can be made very soon!
Please share information on missing ppl everywhere. For this one common goal - finding missing and/or murdered individuals in our whole damn country.
NO LABELS!
Work together! Help one another!
Sad to hear never new it was going on.thank you for this investigation
It’s very interesting to see this perspective as a Canadian, because I never hear about MMIW in USA. thank you for producing this
Montana has a very high rate of missing indigenous women. President Trump authorized money to help during his time as president. I guess Montana’s governor must have brought it to his attention and asked for support.
Good job, thank you for bringing this to my attention! 🙏🌸👏
It's not only in the States, here in Canada we have the same problem. Indigenous women go missing and the police don't take them seriously! It's sad! They deserve respect and the same care!
I think that along w color of the indigenous being a factor & those socio-economic issues & being rural no connectivity, are the issues that come w having different jurisdictions & the confusion re the crime location and native jurisdiction having no ability and no resources. Thank goodness for this channels news lady who called our new governor who has implemented things that will bring a huge difference along w an attorney general who is supportive w a full awareness & understanding of the things that these communities need to solve these crimes. And deter them.
Did the new governor actually say when asked what she had known about MMIW . Did she really say (I had to rewind 3 times to believe it!)....'I'm actually thankful that I didn't realize how bad of a problem it was/is' 😮😮😢. Good Luck Arinzona Indigenous women, this whack job is happy she didn't know sooner....good grief! So sad for Father's Yazzie and all the families. I'm 23.8% Eastern Cherokee and am learning about the culture I was never exposed to until now in my 60's. Excellent reporting!
I love this police chief he's nailed it right on the nose
This is why America NEEDS a Advanced CCTV COORDINATED SYSTEM! Even if it doesn't stop crimes, it will greatly improve the ability to SOLVE crimes. We have such a high crime rate, yet we are so behind places like The UK or NZ, Etc. I'm shocked we haven't invested in CCTV. The fact our professional investigators rely on "hoping random ring doorbell cameras or something like that will be around" is ridiculous. They have to individually go to each business, House, Etc. And individually work on acquiring the surveillance footage. There is a lot of factors to this that can hinder a investigation, or the quality of the evidence, or being able to obtain the evidence at all. I hope we invest in a CCTV coordinated system soon. It could really improve how much we can at least find clues and leads in cases and crimes... We could work on this project state by state to make it less overwhelming then eventually connect them together as a well working organized system. Modern HD cameras are very affordable and I really think it's a totally achievable goal. It's well worth the investment, it will greatly improve our nation and our societies quality of life.
I live in Chiangmai Thailand, they have spent millions on their CCTV It’s amazing how many criminal’s they catch!
I totally agree with you! I’ve been saying this for awhile. That’s something I’d pay for with taxes no problem
FREEDOM!!! That's the answer to your question. We are a FREE nation. Nobody in their right mind wants Big Brother recording & watching our every move. If you like that type of thing then you should move to a country where it's government watches you go to the bathroom at every turn.
CCTV has NO PLACE in a Country of FREE ppls.
Government will do little for reservations. I would encourage you to visit a government reservation and see it for yourself.
@@missmarya747 RIGHT! Allot of ppl don't understand how the dynamics are on the Rez's. It's NOTHING like the rest of this country that they took from us Natives.
Yes; I Love This Woman, a True Warrior. She needs her own warriors in every area and department both white and native. The truckers should start a network also. But this case sounds like the person that was w her - her husband.
There is a serial killer highway database for the truckers already.
Thank you for this upload.
Amazing father I would have been very different if I had a father who loved and wanted me like this father did for his daughter I would of been very different. Sir you are my hero now and always blessings be to you and yours.
Is it not a foregone conclusion that every missing person, regardless of the circumstances in their personal life, deserves the same amount of effort on the part of the Investigators to be found? This was a profound documentary. Sharing widely.
Great point.
GREAT DOCUMENTARY! WE NEED FBI ON THE REZ!!! 24/7
Very well done documentary. Thank you for bring attention to this problem.
My prayers are with all the families affected by this heart wrenching issue.
Thank you for this work ❤️
Thank you for this , it was very good
What a well done , incredible special! Wow
This is so difficult to watch and therefore more people must watch it!! It's infuriating... how can people treat other people like non-human and throw their cases to the wind!?
Every time I see videos like these makes my heart ache😢😢😢
I want to say in the last 5 years I’ve learned about the MMIW and it’s heartbreaking how much it is ignored 😢 hopefully social media will continue to push this into the light 🧡
The reservations have their own police , there's literally nothing we can do .
Exactly what I thought.
The FBI usually takes over crimes like this. The police and the FBI failed this family and so many others.
Really bc the law only works for the colonizers got it.
@@dianedavidson7977 no you chose to have your own police don't blame us because their incompetent. And I prefer the side that won the war over colonizer thanks
I heard the same, they don’t report to the state offices.
It's so so sad, yet even more so, it's refreshing to hear this officers honesty.
I honestly believe it’s only the media that is the cause for this & the misconception by them that these ladies won’t have our attention. It’s wrong. If anything for me it is more so desired to learn about due to the fact they are more vulnerable even though they should be MORE protected. It’s awful. They are critical for the survival of family names and tribes sake and stories for children in their culture to learn about their culture. THIS SHOULDNT BE A PART of their culture!!! 😢
And the police-they are the ones who alert the media
I agree! This is the media's doing.
Allot has to do w/how things are handled on the reservations. The reservations have their own separate government over seen by the federal government on certain occasions. It's the communication between tribal lands & federal government quite often that dictate to how things are handled.
Most reservations don't like the involvement of the federal government into what they consider tribal business. And rightfully so bcuz all the federal government has done to the indigenous ppls has been horrific & unimaginable. There is no trust there & there shouldn't be either. The times when the federal government has intervened or taken over it often ends still with some form of miscarriage of justice just like you've seen in this news story. Media is THE last to know or hear of these things bcuz they are not permitted onto tribal lands unless the tribal counsel allows it.
Like I said, things on the Rez's operate much differently than they do for the rest of the country. Heck, most all Rez's don't even have broadband Wi-Fi for reporting these crimes either.
Their own are why they are missing.
@@theoryofpersonality1420 No one is saying that is the case or isn't.
This is sad and unacceptable. This video is a good first step in raising awareness and helping these women and their families get justice.
Great documentary. I wish mainstream media would report more on MMIW.
What a great interview involving 😮so many tragedies…How I pray all that has been said will bring JUSTICE FOR ALL !! Kudos to those who vow not to give up but to continue being so courageous to make change. Everyone deserves to be treated fairly 😢❤
I hate hearing about this kinda thing. Some ppl.are considered the "perfect victim" and others are just gone and no one even hears about it. Absolutely heartbreaking 💔
Missing White Woman syndrome. Media is a 💯 to blame honestly even though I am in media and mainstream media bias is rage inducing.
I wish every case could get the full attention that they all deserve!!
Internet making that possible.
So very sad ! I am so sorry this has happened to these beautiful people .
What a sad sad truth...breaks your heart to million pieces
This is so sad! It's heart breaking!!!
You need to carry on telling your story, it requires only one right person to begin sharing the story forward and after that, more people will become aware. Apparently you have been successful in your efforts because this video was made, shared and even watched here in Finland, in Europe. Keep on going. 💖🇫🇮
We're here to listen to their stories.
He killed more than once its life wo parole in Fed maximum.
The dog definitely found something. Most likely buried. Wow .... JLR I don't know if you know other people are streaming your video. Just the thought. You are doing hard work It's yours and you deserve more subscribers.
So sorry you didn’t get the correct help and attention others got.. so sorry 😢that’s awful.. everyone deserves to be protected and cared for no matter race / where you live / or how much you make 😢
I hear about this all the time in the true crime community in the US and Canada. I can understand the anger and frustration from the lack of results. These are our loved ones, how dare they not find out what happened. My question is this .. there is a barrier of sovereignty that I never hear brought up. What I mean to say is that state police cannot just enter sovereign territory. There is dual jurisdiction and I think bad players exist and thrive in the grey areas. My heart goes out to anyone who’s heartbroken with the lack of closure.
Bless their hearts. I hope the missing can be found and if needed, vindicated. And their Families will find peace.
Heartbreaking and not fair. Please make the needed changes for justice.
Money doesn't always solve problems.
Especially the problems outlined in this video.
HOPE, and PRESSURE to the FBI, President and ALL PEOPLE to advance for ACTION! HOPE
Hope isn’t enough, 21?years missing and they think they should be involved- Thats a red flag 🚩 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩on its own.
This is horrific😮 obviously the sick people know they can get away with this and why it keeps happening. This needs to stop 😡 i am glad to see this evil coming to light more and more...thank you for your work on this.
Love this channel more content would be great!!! Keep up the great work!!! WR🇦🇺❤️🙏🏻👊🏻🔥💯