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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.

  • John Edmund Kurip


    Missing Person
    John  Edmund Kurip
    Last Known Location
    Sandy, UT
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Jason Webb
    Investigating Agency
    Sandy Utah Police Department and Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Kendrick Jefferson


    Missing Person
    Kendrick Jefferson
    Last Known Location
    Pelahatchie, MS
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Casey Headley
    Investigating Agency
    BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit and Choctaw Police Department
  • Robert Urton


    Missing Person
    Robert Urton
    Last Known Location
    Lakeside, AZ
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Aaron Summers
    Investigating Agency
    Navajo County Sheriff's Office and BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Fred Walking Badger


    Homicide Victim
    Fred Walking Badger
    Last Known Location
    Gila River Indian Reservation, AZ
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Aaron Summers
    Investigating Agency
    BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Molly Miller

    The remains recovered during a recent search have been positively identified through forensic testing as those of Molly Miller, bringing a significant development in the ongoing investigation.
    Missing Person
    Molly Miller
    Last Known Location
    Overbrook, OK
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Vincent Marcellino
    Investigating Agency
    BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit and Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department
  • Jarrett Duane


    Missing Person
    Jarrett Duane
    Last Known Location
    Bylas, AZ
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Aaron Summers
    Investigating Agency
    San Carlos Tribal Police and/or BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Bessie Renee Walker


    Homicide Victim
    Bessie Renee Walker
    Last Known Location
    Auberry, CA
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Brandi Bends
    Investigating Agency
    Fresno County Sheriff's Office and/or BIA OJS Missing and Murdered Unit
  • Brandon Hummel


    Missing Person
    Brandon Hummel
    Last Known Location
    Atoka, OK
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Simeon Lee
    Investigating Agency
    Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit and Choctaw Nation Tribal Police Department
  • Ella Mae Begay


    Missing Person
    Ella Mae Begay
    Last Known Location
    Sweetwater, AZ
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Dinah Lee
    Investigating Agency
    Navajo Nation and FBI

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