Finding Ashley: a Native American family's desperate search for their missing relative

[@theGuardian]

Searching for my sister: America's missing indigenous women | Today in Focus podcast ► www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2019/feb/25/searching-for-my-sister-americas-missing-indigenous-women-podcast

[@beecee793]

@@MeanOldLady What are you doing on the internet? Don't you have to go feed one of your 18 cats?

[@michaelcharlesthearchangel]

I, Michael the Archangel, am beating back a London-based Anglo imperialist/terrorist mob that is trying to murder to landgrab & limit Native American populations across North America. Since it is obviously Anglo mob organized, the murders/assassinations are also employed using a silencing & disavowal technique that is only one of a limited handful of strategies used by organized enemies of the Native American & First Nations Peoples.

[@Ллаула]

Сочувствую вам! Держитесь.. Крепитесь. 😔😞😞😞

[@sinead45gizmo53]

The woman they call TE gets call from her husband from prison and says" i didnt think he would say that! His suppose to help me with this" sounds suspect to me!!!

[@mrsflyingfox]

Kimberly is an abosolute angel. I'm sure Ashley is proud of her for not giving up on her, wherever she is now. Should the family read this, I send you all the strength in the world!

[@beverleykorte6329]

Agree with you 🙏🏻👍✌️

[@itsjustme6314]

I myself am Native, & my cousin is missing also. "Rita J Papakee" since 1-16-2015 we belong to MESKWAKI Tribe out of Iowa in the states, no1 has been able to find her not even the FBI. I pray for all our beautiful indigenous woman to find their way home.

[@Orophile_303]

I'm so sorry 💔

[@leathomas3511]

I hope one day you can find her 😢

[@sandydalewska2220]

There is a polish parapsychologist helping always polish police, please ask him for help! Krzystof Jackwoski

[@sandydalewska2220]

I am crying

[@yubasunproductions2494]

omg

[@Nescaballero]

Ashley Heavyrunner Losing you will never be forgotten and always loved by many.

[@charsiu_808]

Is she related to Michelle heavyrunner? I went to The University of Montana and that name is so familiar

[@sergiodelburquevelasquez5666]

This needs to be longer. More information needs to be put out about this.

[@simonesimone2226]

The pain you must feel... I can’t even imagine. I pray you find her.

[@rontiemalo9513]

Much Love to you all from your brothers and sisters in Scotland. May the girls find their way home...and all the families find peace.

[@WallyTony]

When I drive through Blackfoot land I get young girls asking for rides at every stop. It's a real issue out there. Check the truck drivers.

[@jfabiani]

You check too. Sounds like you know and can. Do it.

[@jimgritty7064]

Why isn't cops or feds or social service helping to stop this? Through education or something.

[@americanhighlander3448]

@@jimgritty7064 How?

[@jimgritty7064]

@@americanhighlander3448 through education and warnings and sheet

[@Sa.d.bo26]

Bro you might be the killer

[@Cyndogg085]

These people have been abused so much. The suffering of their ancestors is apparent for generations. They are owed so much. First they had their land stolen. Then they were told they can only stay in certain areas. This is ridiculous already and I hope one day justice will be served.

[@lindastaves5042]

It will be

[@frankjamesbonarrigo7162]

Are you sure they can only stay in certain areas? I think it is their land with autonomy. Which is why this stuff is going unsolved. Im sure they could go to school get a job somewhere and leave. They aren't prison camps

[@Cyndogg085]

@@frankjamesbonarrigo7162 well that is what one of the few police officers for the reservation who was in the video said...

[@C.kirk1287]

Man from Ione Band of Miwok natives we sent our love and support to you guys and I will let my tribe know who Ashley is and that her family wants her home I pray the creator brings her home and strengthens your family 🙏🏽❤️❤️🙏🏽

[@lorenaestrada323]

I am part of the Tatavium tribe and we as well send our love and support to Ashley❤️🙏🏻

[@EQUID]

This must be so heavy to feel and go through. I'm sorry for your loss and I hope you find her so you can rest that heavy pain of yours.

[@spacedsoza8896]

Was she ever found? I am a native American that is so disgusted that not once in mainstream media this subject of Native American women have gone missing. My heart is so full of rage and sorrow for the families that have to endure the pain of not knowing about their loved ones. Yet, i admit I say I am outraged of this but have i done anything to change this problem? No, I have not done anything but want to. If someone can guide me on how to help I am all for it. I wish I could go and search in person to places like Ashley's family goes to. I am a well-trainned tracker and avid outdoorsman and would be willing to be part of a search team looking for these native women in an urban or outdoor setting. Doing nothing is heartwrenching and makes me less of a Native American man and us men are supposed to protect our women we are the warriors of whatever tribe you come from or race of humanity you are. I am far from a perfect person I can say, I have done things I can not take back but I have no regrets about my life. Yet it does not mean I don't have a heart or want to help people or be a part of a solution in this issue.

[@optulent4041]

Start by googling the subject I'm sure you'll find more information in no time and people to get in contact with. I'd also like to help but Im not from the US. Peace

[@jordansmith3721]

Since 1492 Us white men and so called Americans have destroyed YOUR lands. Bringing meth, liquor everything in. MAKING YOU stay in a certain area for decades. Like a country club prison.

[@Rudepunzle]

Jealous of White Males Tɪɴʏ Bʟᴀᴄᴋ CᴏᴄᴋS an I oop 👀

[@dawnb5098]

This story broke my heart! I can’t imagine if my sister went missing like that! 😔Ashley deserves justice. Her family deserves peace. Ashley is everyone’s sister. More should be done for these women and the Native American people as a whole. Native American lives matter!! Where is their voice and their movement? 🤔

[@mcosmetics5837]

I'm so sorry you are going through this I lost my only sister when she was 19 my prayers goes out you and you family

[@donnasweeney8019]

my heart breaks for this family...

[@sunnyv5365]

I started balling my eyes out in the first couple of minutes I’m so sorry you’re going through this it breaks my heart

[@nemaalden6672]

My stepdaughter went missing, found her dead 3 weeks later, no arrests! AND my sister got shot & killed by a white guy! Not only women go missing or murdered,, there's alot of Native men missing too !! I pray hard that you find Ashley 🙏

[@itsyagirlashleytv]

Awww man my heart 🥺 I’m praying that they find her!!! We need an update.

[@clarenedavis6005]

Before I was born. One of my relatives went missing & my family went to medicine man for guidance. They ask for Crystal Glazer blessings. We found where he was. The people that were involved with his murder got caught.

[@Clementine1966]

This happened in my county, Cherokee Oklahoma and the sister of the boy that was missing had friends with horses helping with the search. The local law enforcement did very little. The sisters friends with horses did find the missing teenager by the river in almost plain view. 8 days after going missing. They still haven't released cause of death, this was in 2017 I believe.

[@madelineschultz4968]

So very sorry for this sister and family. I can't imagine knowing your sister has just disappeared. Wondering every moment of every waking hour where she is.

[@epiry]

The 55 year old man seen her last he fell asleep and she was gone no he will tell the truth before he dies

[@6thn5th]

My story is from 1983. My Native sister was in a psychiatric bldg on suicide watch. On 12/24/83 she was found hanging from a belt in a 4ft wardrobe. Whilst in hospital her mother wanted to pull the plug(apologize for crudeness). Her father however wantex to keep waiting. They argued over her 'brain dead body'! Her mother won! Her mother said over her 'brain dead body' "I CAN'T SUE UNLESS SHE'S DEAD". Mother got $40k because courts said she was not a contributer to society! No job! No school! No children! No career! No mortgage! So therefore her death was only worth 40k. Her mother accepted! Her father who left her mother with 9 indigenous kids got half! Indigenous ppl have to realize that there is more to being Indigenous that blood quantum.

[@nolajones9216]

Prayers to Ashley's family please bring Justice and her home in one way or another

[@ericagarcia6475]

This story broke my heart

[@SlavaUkraine90]

Great spirit please help to find ASHLEY please help keep her family safe please help Great spirit 🙏

[@jrock8033]

Note the absence of indigenous men interviewed on what they're going to do about this problem.

[@iolanisjourney4828]

1 of 5000 Native American women missing in 2017!? I can't even comprehend how so many women are missing and nobody even knows about it. This is horrible. 💔 I pray for you and your people and that your sister will be found, and that whoever is doing these crimes will be caught. 🙏

[@keepdafaithinyou2429]

This is heartbreaking I pray you find Ashley my thoughts are with you always

[@vmwindustries]

Her sister said, "It's a nightmare that, she can't wake up from!"

[@joeybenton8194]

My heart goes out to the family! We are more important than this! All Lives Matter! IndigenousWomenMatter!!!! What must we do? This has to stop.

[@kayhaaland9609]

It breaks my heart 💕🙏

[@808sandcrabcake9]

So sorry for the tragedy that has fallen Ashley and her family. I hope they find the truth of what happened to her.

[@Dunaldango]

well, they got people who wont talk. Me em talk.

[@dont_harsh_my_mellow]

Within the first few minutes of the video I started bawling my eyes out. That story of her dream of Ashley. The videos of Ashley. Everything. This is painful. This is torture. I wish all evil people in the world would just vanish and leave the rest of us alone to live and breathe. I wish.

[@tanyakarazan8094]

My Heart breaks for these people 🙏

[@tommimancha8517]

I miss Ashley she's my cousin

[@nolajones9216]

Big Hug to your family & please give Kimberly an extra hug with angel wings from me even though I don't know you guys I'm going to try to raise awareness for what's going on for the native

[@galaxyglitterlatte4664]

Would you consider contacting a phychic to assist your family in finding her?

[@c.a.r7658]

One of those men she was last with knows more than they are saying.

[@SnowWhite-ui4lz]

It's really a sad story the native Americans have so much power and wisdoms of unknown knowledge that they are so more powerful than they could ever imagine there men need to shape up and protect their daughters and women it's such a sad story

[@leyla1220]

Natives should never be treated like this there stunning beautiful people

[@brendaatkins2450]

Omg, I can't believe how negative n hateful ppl can be, where's ur compassion, ur heart!! It's just sad how many Indigenous ppl who're being murdered n abducted that's being ignored n overlooked, we're ppl with hearts n souls too. It seems that bc of this, that so many are targeted bc there's no care in this world. My heart, prayers n blessings go out to all who're being affected in this way. There've been murders in my family that weren't investigated at all, there needs to be a change. Those of u who make judgments have no right to do so!

[@TheDezNoob]

If my sister went missing... I would keep looking till the day I die. ❤️ such a sad story ❤️ prayers your way

[@charsiu_808]

Ashley, Jermaine and all the MMIW my prayers are with you and your families...

[@lisawoodward1089]

Prayers for Ashley and her family..........sending Sage winds your way.

[@nubianancestry11ify]

If the Devil enters your realm the people, animals, land, traditions suffer.

[@samteleti]

I can't feel anything but anger, anguish and a lot of helpless. It could happen to anyone in any place, any city, any country. But in a remote area like that police can't be at all places at all times. If I treat this as an​ engineering problem of tracking something (in this case people) over a large area, existing radio transmitter devices can do a very good job. People could carry them on their person when going out, press panic button like avalanche rescue beacon, help could reach them quickly. I know how this idea sounds, it is only a temporary measure till other bigger societal problems are dealt with. I'm sure these small device will go long way saving somebody's life and definitely heartache for the families in the worst case.

[@thuggishboss6131]

I hope this family gets justice 🙏🏽

[@MollyMcBooter]

weird this shows up in my recommended today. my mamma had Blackfoot heritage and last night I had a freakishly realistic dream of being kidnapped out west somewhere, then being hauled in a truck with 3 or 4 other girls several hours away to some big city in the mountains, being sold/sex trafficking. It felt scary as hell. I hope she is found alive soon :(

[@micholakinola1053]

Im blackfoot scary

[@sandyriggle8417]

Tribal police can’t do much... I pray they find this poor girl 😢🙏🏻

[@MJ-qc3qy]

At 6:40 he was so right. It does come down to race even though you can hear the interviewer kinda questioning that but it is true. All you see is white people in the news. I am a latina in chicago and never once have I heard about native american women going missing in the news let alone african americans or latinos. It is very rare. All over facebook i see african americans and latinos among others posting their family members or friends missing over and over because the news won't cover it but a little white girl goes missing an there is helicopters and squad cars and live footage and over a thousand people searching for her in the woods.We need to cover EVERYBODY I don't understand why there isn't a full on news channel just dedicated to missing people. Over 600,000 people go missing in the U.S alone and yet we only here a couple people missing every couple of months. THIS IS SAD!

[@elmajuan2353]

Go to your local Medicin women or man, the truth will come out, an she will be found.

[@maggiemae7749]

How?

[@erinleslie5233]

My sisters name is ashley and it shattered my heart when they were calling her name :,(

[@MaryJane-qq9mm]

Is there any updates on Ashley?

[@terriejohnston8801]

Heartwrenching...period.

[@clarissalashaecaldwell4096]

I am sorry I hope she will come back soon.

[@missbabbett9086]

Don't ever think the wicked evil government will ever care about any of these people they never have and never will .

[@Sieiraw1]

This hurts 😩💔

[@sandydalewska2220]

This is SO horrible, NEVER heard about before!!!!

[@duanehopland7506]

I hope she's found for the families peace !

[@nancychace8619]

Sorry she is lost. Hope you find her.

[@travispete6966]

People dont realize how small these reservations are. When the dad spoke and said I see these people (who are rumored to be involved) but he doesn't know what really happened and he sees these people weekly

[@vidascupcakes]

Yes, "planted the seed for all of these problems" reservations. I lost my mom for many years but by a miracle we got her back. Not 100% but she is present enough to feel her love. Thank you creator for giving me a chance with my mom.

[@kathyk479]

There is a huge! need for more police on the Res if they don't get help this is going to continue!

[@blondegypsy8525]

Prayers for you and your family. Can I help?

[@tangerinefizz11]

I don't think the lack of resources are due only to racism. I think it's also due to poverty. In missing persons cases that are high-profile, the victims are typically not only white but also either wealthy or middle-class.

[@taradeleeuw2344]

So sorry

[@6thn5th]

Raise (OUR) Indigenous children on more than drugs and alcohol. Don't blame the (Authorities) because we show that we care less...until tragedy strikes!

[@wendellbeverly6060]

The drug and alcohol problem among my wife's people is out of control, I was a LEO in Washington DC and Chicago for twenty three years and I never saw anything like the alcohol fueled abuse that I witnessed at Rosebud.

[@ericagarcia6475]

That yell for Ashley hurt 😢

[@joannhopkins1396]

I'm so sorry for your loss..... And I do care ! Breaks my heart !

[@2179summerbreeze]

Such a sad story 💔 I hope she finds her sister very soon

[@denismutabazi]

Native Americans are beautiful people, you can still rise again. Your soul was wounded but it is not dead. I believe in you.

[@eliteboy24]

Everyone knows what happened to her there ain’t no REAL law enforcement to help Government officials want this type of stuff to happen not to mention another guy went missing same people this Ashley was around you tell me that ain’t foul play

[@shannsimms9072]

Whats the name of the other guy who went missing? Do you have anymore details about that you could share?

[@akkitty22]

So sad

[@aped]

Why are they yelling her name? She’s been missing for a long time.

[@jordankay8578]

Cant help it, its just hope

[@carlastead3605]

You want to do something..

[@taradeleeuw2344]

It was one thing to think about our beloved cabin going down but the thought of dealing with game playing Insurance companies was something that further tormenting

[@hunthunt462]

I hope you guys find her

[@rendigriffith362]

If you want to follow this story Up and Vanished podcast will be doing a series on September 1, 2021.

[@matthewmann8969]

Bolivia is one of the few places where a high percentage of pure blooded Amerindians exist

[@beverleykorte6329]

Blessings to all family and friends 🙏🏽🙏🏻😪💞💜💕💞

[@trevorforrester3142]

He says he doesn't trust anyone, and rightfully so. He may or may not know this, but he never could trust anyone. In the end ...people do what's best for themselves...even family. The only world where he can trust people 100% of the time, and can let his guard down, is the world he has constructed in his head of a world he only wishes existed, until it inevitably turns on him a bites him in the back without fail. This is not just him...Everyone gets caught up in this trap until that day we finally accept the world for what it really is instead of the construct we've built for the world in our minds. Loyalty doesn't exist in the world the way our minds have built it up to be. Insisting on living in a dreamworld that doesn't exist has been the ruin of many.

[@woundeddove]

Please All HOLY GHOST filled Saints let’s PRAY that this girl and others will be found.

[@MaryJane-qq9mm]

I'm so sorry you're missing your sister your friend your loved one! I pray someday you get some answers. Something really evil seems to be lurking around North America!! And hardly any justice or answers. It's wrong..

[@tanyakarazan8094]

Couldn’t this cop not have dip in while being interviewed 🤦🏽‍♀️.

[@NowDestinyAriale]

Can someone give me the name of the podcast? I was listening to it and for some reason I can’t find it anymore.

[@hawkeye9382]

Look up Kevin Annette! He has answers. It's sickening. These people should be removed from the earth!

[@jordankay8578]

Wym. Look him up on youtube? Facebook?

[@mabelnashgreenberg622]

devastating.

[@_MintArcade]

I feel that the Blackfeet community need to rebuild their bond with each other… it seems through the video that they are very weary of each other and is full of suspicions, hate and dislikes

[@jamesoncross7494]

What a great sister. Perhaps if she put Sam's feet to the fire she would get some answers.

[@jasonsandifer3250]

These stories are very disturbing, and very upsetting, This is absolutely terrible and Very difficult to watch Such terrible situations Beating up a Woman doesn't make a man tough... Beating up a Woman doesn't make a man strong... Beating up a Woman doesn't make a man cool... Beating up a Woman doesn't make a man a man.... I believe in the Safety and Well-being Women, Children, and Men WOMEN Have the RIGHT to FEEL SAFE and BE SAFE This is a reply post regarding a article on Assault Against Woman: For what is statistically true, or accurate, and even what is not included statistically, and all other crime such as this is what is ( violence against women) Always unacceptable... Women have the Right to Feel SAFE and be Safe... No woman..., or person....child...should ever have to experience this kind heinous personal intrusion in their lifetime, this seems to be occurring at least according to news reports more, and all to often. Actually this activity should be in a stage, or state of Reversal, and NOT Increasing, I am continually upset as well as greatly disturbed in hearing such stories, as I have always have been... My Heart Always... goes out to any person which have experienced any such similar experience of intrusion, attacks, and, or invasion of their personal well-being... due violence, and or violent behavior, I will continue Praying for the Safety and Well-Being of Others... Keep everyone SAFE PLEASE BE SAFE Your Life is important Advocate of Humanity, Author, Writer, Poet, Safety Advocate Jason Sandifer, Michigan MESSAGE REPOSTED 10/12/2021

[@Rainingdogsandcats]

The perp says it's the woman from prison but she still wants him and doesn't say it's him? That chick is his slave. What kind of hold does he hold over her?

[@luminescent__]

Severe continuous violent abuse can have a horrific effect on the victims mind because they know there is no escape away from it so they have to be careful not to upset or set off their abuser by any means necessary. It's a life worse than hell & you (the victim) lose ALL hope after so long once begin to see/understand that there is truly no way out to freedom & safety for you.

[@elizabethevenson6110]

i'm a DV survivor. i checked a lot of "atypical victim" boxes, and being abused can seriously mess with your head and body up. (i rec "no visible bruises". while they aren't talking about indigenous victims/survivors specifically, they talk a LOT about how the whole abusive dynamic can make people do pretty much what you and *dreams* commented about, and to make it a little scarier, about 20% of abusive relationships *literally* are "no visible bruises" because it's all mindgames and coercion that might not even qualify *as* abuse where you live.)

[@takeshikovach5165]

Right now, the new news you reported, people shamelessly are more intersted in saying this channel is mainstream media and didn't reported anything, even though it was 2 years ago.

[@juangutierrez7251]

Up and vanished lead me here 💔

[@bdsaints1986]

The officer HAS to dip while on t.v.?

[@Shane-zo4mg]

Look up David Paulides missing 411 for more mysterious missing persons cases

[@WallyTony]

No. That guy is a nutter who thinks National Parks are over demon portals and thinks Bigfoot is kidnapping people.

[@Shane-zo4mg]

@@WallyTony He's purposely avoided any theories so you're wrong. Nothing you say can delegitamize the thousands of missing persons cases he's documented. There are few people who have done as much research into missing people as him. He shows how far the government will go to deny information.

[@taradeleeuw2344]

That’s is so true

[@carolinav6430]

Shame using chewing tobacco. That gives cancer too

[@tammyhoward2811]

Are these women being taken to Canada then sold into slavery?

[@erinleslie5233]

Sadly they are going missing at an alarming rate in Canada too with no inquiries into their deaths/dissapearances

[@eleonorbeall776]

These are just my thoughts. if all Natives get together and decide to help each other out without criticism, without, disagreements with one another, I think we can all tackle this problem, but we all have to unite as one voice, one nation, one tribe if we really want to be changed for our MMIW we all have to work together as one voice for our MMIW, we have two native woman seating in congress and with their help, I think we can be all successful of solving this problem! I do apologize for any words that I might have spoken while typing my own opinion on this but without action from every single one of us, we can not make that change, we need to save our future generations, which is we need to protect our people that are still living, and fight for justice to those that passed and still missing, and without coming as one VOICE, ONE NATION, ONE TRIBE WE CAN NOT SOLVE THIS ISSUES AND PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM GOING MISSING........................ JUST SAYING!

[@mabear5405]

I mean what was she doing? Where do you think she was taken from?

[@epiry]

From the little bit of info It sounds like she might have odand that 55 year old hid her body and scared to tell anyone or the girlfriend killed her when she mess with her man either way this is so bad no one deserves to half to deal with a tragedy

[@lainyblazo-young2876]

my sisters 😭