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Missing and Murdered Cases

Submitting Information or Tips

The primary purpose of posting case profiles to this page is to generate tips from the public about active cases that may help law enforcement give closure to victim’s families. Leveraging the power of web and social media, the public is encouraged to share case profiles through digital means.

BIA takes its responsibilities of protecting the identity of victim’s next of kin and family very seriously. While agents are working hundreds of cases, only those that next of kin and families have authorized are published here. Additionally, these cases are active investigations. While the Victim Services Program provides available case information to the next of kin/ family, the MMU cannot speak to the media or others about what is occurring within the investigation to preserve the confidentiality of the case.

If you have any information about these cases, or wish to make a referral, please contact us at any of the tip and information lines.

  • James Limberhand


    Missing Person
    James Limberhand
    Last Known Location
    Crow Agency, MT
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Tristin Volquardsen-Bloomquist
    Investigating Agency
    FBI and BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Tyana Whitehawk


    Missing Person
    Tyana Whitehawk
    Last Known Location
    Anderson, CA
    Status
    Closed/Administrative
    Agent Name
    Investigating Agency
    Fort Peck Tribal Police Department and BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Ashley Loring Heavy Runner
    Last Known Location
    Browning, MT
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Steven Red Cloud
    Investigating Agency
    FBI and BIA OJS MMU
  • Cara Cox


    Missing Person
    Cara Cox
    Last Known Location
    Seminole, OK
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Vincent Marcellino
    Investigating Agency
    Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police Department and BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Rita Janelle Papakee


    Missing Person
    Rita Janelle Papakee
    Last Known Location
    Tama, IA
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Robert Ashcraft
    Investigating Agency
    Meskwaki Sac and Fox Nation Tribal Police Department and BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Judith Fern Garcia


    Missing Person
    Judith Fern Garcia
    Last Known Location
    Laguna, NM
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Dinah Lee
    Investigating Agency
    Laguna Tribal Police Department and BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Delema Lou Sits Poor


    Missing Person
    Delema Lou Sits Poor
    Last Known Location
    Pine Ridge, SD
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Tyler Little Finger
    Investigating Agency
    Oglala Sioux Tribe Police Department and BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Jewel Paul Wheeler


    Missing Person
    Jewel Paul Wheeler
    Last Known Location
    Pine Ridge, SD - Calico Community
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Savannah Peterson
    Investigating Agency
    BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Neil Little Eagle


    Missing Person
    Neil Little Eagle
    Last Known Location
    Pine Ridge, SD
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Savannah Peterson
    Investigating Agency
    Pine Ridge Tribal Police Department and BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit

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