*Disclaimer: This episode mentions violence against women of a sexual nature. Listener discretion is advised.*
As promised to bring to light the true tragedy that is Missing, Murdered, and Indigenous Women across America going unnoticed, this week our case is that of Misty Upham. Presented by Gabbi, we tell the story of how a young 32-year-old Native American rising Actress from Montana goes missing and the mysterious circumstances she was found dead days after her disappearance. Having starred next to Hollywood's biggest names in August: Osage County and Django Unchained, how is it alarm bells weren't ringing for local police when her family reports her as missing? Last seen leaving her family's apartment near Muckleshoot Indian Reservation in Washington state, she would be later be found by a community search party, instead of authorities. Was it truly a tragic accident or a suicide like police officials wanted to portray, or is this case something much bigger?
RESOURCES:
If you, or anyone you know, is a victim of domestic violence or amidst a mental crisis, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Line for Racial Equity Support: Call 503-575-3764 Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
Strong Hearts Native Helpline: Chat online daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. They also provide a 24/7 helpline at 1-844-762-8483
SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline: 1-877-726-4727 Call this hotline to receive general information on mental health, find local treatment services, and speak to a live person Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.
Indian Country Child Trauma Center: 405-271-8858
For our local Minnesota listeners, you can also reach out to the Minnesota Department of Human Services:
Donate to MMIW Here, funds help Indigenous families find their missing loved ones and helps murder victims families.
Donate to the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women Here
Donate to Misty's first theatre group, Red Eagle Soaring Here
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*Theme music is sang by Sofie and edited and composed by Sam Jentink.
