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May 6, 2025 45 mins

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

Naal Tsoos Saní (The Old Paper): The Navajo Treaty of 1868, Nation Building and Self-Determination | NMAI Magazine

Navajo man sentenced to life for kidnapping, assault of 11-year-old Ashlynne Mike | News | nhonews.com

Navajo Nation signs contract to implement AMBER Alert system on reservation

Navajo Treaty of 1868

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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