Vanished: A Native American Epidemic

All around the country, many Native families are not whole. Whether their loved one is missing or murdered, many questions remain unanswered. This podcast will review several cases in the Northwestern region of the country, speak to family members of these victims, and examine some other factors that affect this ongoing problem.

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Special Edition: MMIP Awareness Day

May 5th is known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. This special episode examines some of the current aspects of this epidemic, as well as some special reports from around Montana on this year's events in recognition of this crisis. ********** One case is pushed to the spotlight on this day of awareness, as investigators identify the partially skeletonized remains of 37-year-old Miranda Rose Kenmille, a woman who has been missing from the Flathead Reserv...

May 06, 2021•16 min

Vanishing into Addiction: Toni Lynn's Story

When we think about someone going missing, we often think about the pain left behind when that person is lost. But there's another crisis sweeping through Indigenous communities that is just as impactful. Substance abuse and addiction are taking more and more people from their families and loved ones. Toni Lynn Arcoren shares the story of her addiction and the destruction it has wreaked on her life and those of her children. Extra reading material: The Department of Justice Journal of Federal La...

Apr 29, 2021•36 min

The Story of Kymani Littlebird - Ep. 6

On February 24th, 2021, friends and family members gathered for a memorial walk in honor of Kymani Littlebird on what would have been his 20th birthday. Kymani was found dead out by a small pond on the Northern Cheyenne on June 25th, 2020. A subsequent investigation by the BIA found no signs of foul play in his death and the coroner ruled his death a suicide. But his family vehemently disputes that conclusion and continue to cry out for justice.

Mar 26, 2021•27 min

Man Pleads Guilty in Death of Lenita Goes Ahead

A man pleads guilty to running the mother of his child, Lenita Goes Ahead, off the road on the Crow Reservation and then shooting and killing her in front of their 6-year-old. This episode takes us through the tragic series of events leading to her untimely death. Her father issued a statement after the incident, saying he chose to forgive the man for his actions. You can read the statement here: https://bit.ly/3sKnYRG Here's a GoFundMe page with more information about Lenita: https://bit.ly/3e6...

Mar 04, 2021•7 min

Child's Body Found on Crow Reservation

In a breaking episode of Vanished: A Native American Epidemic, we dive into a major development in the case of Mildred Old Crow, a child who was reported missing in November 2020. She was last seen in July of 2018. Anyone who would like share information about Mildred or family members who would like to speak with me can send a message to: vanished@cowlesmontana.com

Feb 20, 2021•5 min

Efforts to Improve Missing Persons Searches - Ep. 5

Searching for a missing loved one is never easy, but efforts are being made to make things a little easier for families in these circumstances in Montana. This episode keys in on two initiatives hoping to provide concrete support for Indigenous community members who are missing someone in their family. Information about The Snowbird Fund: https://bit.ly/2ZAYNEN Donate to The Snowbird Fund: https://bit.ly/3qrKP3R Legislative Details on House Bill 35: https://bit.ly/3pJgKMz Legislative Details on ...

Feb 17, 2021•24 min

The Story of Henny Scott - Ep. 4

Henny Scott was known as a loving, funny, and talented girl on the Northern Cheyenne reservation. In December of 2018, she went missing while she was hanging out with friends until she was found dead two weeks later. We spoke with her parents to learn more about Henny and how the family has moved forward since their loss. LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS: Senate Bill 4 which aimed to extend the state’s Missing Indigenous Persons task force passed through the senate with 41 yes votes and 9 no votes. The ...

Feb 02, 2021•27 min

SB4 - Extending the Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force - Ep. 3

This episode of "Vanished" covers Senate Bill 4 which is currently in Montana's 67th Legislature. The bill aims to extend Montana's Missing Indigenous Person's Task Force, which was established in 2019. Here are some links for more information: SB 4 Details: https://bit.ly/3qBf0oN HB 98 Details: https://bit.ly/3bVsXJW LINC website under development: https://www.mmipmt.com/ Montana DOJ Missing Persons Data Project: https://dojmt.gov/missing-persons/data-project/...

Jan 20, 2021•14 min

The Story of Selena Not Afraid - Ep. 2

One year after she was reported missing, Selena Not Afraid's family might be closer to getting some closure and finding out exactly what led to her death. In this episode we review the details of her case, learn more about who she was in life, and how her loved ones look forward without her. If you have a story you would like to share, please send an email to vanished@cowlesmontana.com

Jan 05, 2021•19 min

Introduction to the Vanished Podcast - Ep. 1

In this episode, we'll lay out the goals of this podcast, share a preview of what the focus is, and invite those who want their story told to reach out. If you would like to share your story, please send an email to vanished@cowlesmontana.com .

Dec 22, 2020•10 min

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