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Michelle Elbow Shield

Michelle Elbow Shield's remains were recovered on January 15, 2025. The case remains an ongoing investigation.

On January 15, 2025, the BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit and Rapid City Police Department recovered the remains of Michelle Elbow Shield in Jackson County in South Dakota after the two agencies conducted a joint investigation. The case remains as an ongoing investigation.

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Michelle Elbow Shield's remains were recovered on January 15, 2025. The case remains an ongoing investigation.

Michelle Elbow Shield went missing in September of 2023 and was last known to be in Rapid City, SD. Her remains were recovered on January 15, 2025 in Jackson County in South Dakota. The Rapid City Police Department and BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit are seeking information that may assist them with the ongoing investigation. Submit tips by texting 847411, calling 1-833-560-2065, or emailing ojs_mmu@bia.gov.

  • Michelle Elbow Shield
    Michelle Elbow Shield
    Michelle Elbow Shield

    Latest Information

    Last Known Location
    Rapid City, SD
    Open
    Agent Name
    Savannah Peterson
    Investigating Agency
    Rapid City Police Department and BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit

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Features

Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown
Height
4'10
Weight
100
Sex
Female
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
Other Physical Features
Tattoo of a Butterfly on left ankle

Background

Missing Date
September 01, 2023
Federally Recognized Tribes
Oglala Sioux Tribe

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