On May 2nd, 2016, on the Navajo Reservation in Shiprock, NM, two young children disappeared while walking home after school. The tragedy that would unfold would expose a loophole in the system that failed to protect indigenous children. This is the story of Ashlynne Mike. Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy what I do and want to support me, please follow the podcast and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple by clicking on the 'About' tab.
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Research for Episode 50:
Ashlynne Mike's killer wants life prison term reversed
Church member says murder suspect "betrayed him"
Justice for Ashlynne – AMBER Advocate
Missing & Murdered Diné Relatives’
Navajo Nation signs contract to implement AMBER Alert system on reservation
New Amber Alert law for tribal lands honors slain Navajo girl | PBS News
Scammers attempt to profit off death of daughter, father says - Navajo Times
The Legacy of Ashlynne Mike | Office of Justice Programs
Thousands mourn kidnapped Navajo girl | Nation | sharonherald.com
www.justice.gov/usao-nm/file/848756/dl?inline=
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