On January 27, 2025-Emily Pike, a 14 year old Apache child was found- “ Her case is unresolved. Just like many other missing and murdered indigenous women. Today, many tribal members throughout tribal communities in the United States, are working to make sure there is justice in her case”.
“Our hearts, heavenly, weigh on our shoulders”, because of this tragedy. The positive thing about this situation is that the “People”, are uniting as one. Praying, singing and paying homage to our little angel.
Emily, who is a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. She went missing in January, from Mesa Arizona. Her remains were found on February four-teenth outside of Globe, Az. In a remote area off of the U.S, Route 60.
On a large water tank that can be seen off the U.S. Route 70 In Peridot Az. There is a large mural that can be seen from the Bashas’ grocery store. This is in memorial of Emily.
Myron Star, an artist from San Carlos, Apache tribe. He learned of Emily’s love for art. Which was the inspiration to create the mural painted on the water tower, in Peridot, Az.
As Native Americans, we hold the world, the people, all colors of the medicine wheel deep in our soul. Not just, “Native”, but that’s the Indi- genous way of mankind.
Darlene Bravo, a Hualapai Tribal member of the Hualapai tribe, in Peach Springs Arizona. Was one of many supporters of Little Emily’s tragedy. As I spoke with “Bingy”, as her friends and family call her. Bingy, shared her experience with the foster care resource program. Which was the inspiration to travel to the capitol building located in Phoenix Arizona. Along with fellow tribal members. To contribute their “Voice”, in supporting the MMIW movement.
There is a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who is guilty of taking Emily’s life.
“The San Carlos Apache Tribe put forth the $75,000 reward, hoping for any information that will lead to an arrest in this case.
If you know anything about Emily’s death, you can call the Gila County Sheriff’s Office at 928-200-2352, Bureau of Indian Affairs at 505-917-7830, or San Carlos Apache Tribal Police at 928-475-1755.”
