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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.

  • Franklin Joseph Little Bear
    Last Known Location
    Mobridge, SD
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Tyler Little Finger
    Investigating Agency
    BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Nevaeh Kingbird


    Missing Person
    Nevaeh Kingbird
    Last Known Location
    Bemidji, MN
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Peter Rodriguez
    Investigating Agency
    Bemidji 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 "Daniel" Ashcraft
    Investigating Agency
    Meskwaki Sac and Fox Nation Tribal Police Department and BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Damon Boyd


    Missing Person
    Damon Boyd
    Last Known Location
    Grand Forks, MN
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Michael Potter
    Investigating Agency
    BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Merle Glen Saul


    Missing Person
    Merle Glen Saul
    Last Known Location
    Grand Island, NE
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Savannah Peterson
    Investigating Agency
    BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Rhys Pocan


    Homicide Victim
    Rhys Pocan
    Last Known Location
    Milwaukee, WI
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Connor Frisch
    Investigating Agency
    Sheboygan County Sherriff's Office 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
  • 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

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