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Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their communities. The Missing and Murdered Unit within the Office of Justice Services focuses on analyzing and solving missing and murdered cases involving American Indians and Alaska Natives.

American Indian and Alaska Native people are at a disproportionate risk of experiencing violence, murder, or going missing and make up a significant portion of the missing and murdered cases.

If in immediate danger, please call 911.

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Missing or murdered individuals in Indian Country are members of our communities, of which our law enforcement officers are closely connected. The pictures of individuals are provided by family members to help the public share and submit tips and information that can help law enforcement give closure to families.

  • 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
  • Nathaniel Iron Road


    Homicide Victim
    Nathaniel Iron Road
    Last Known Location
    Status
    Open
    Agent Name
    Dustin Dobbs
    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

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Office of Justice Services - MMU
1849 C Street NW, MS-3662
Washington, DC 20240
Open 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.

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