Episode 5-Missing in Minnesota: Nevaeh Kingbird's Story
Nevaeh Kingbird, a 15-year-old Indigenous child from Bemidji, Minnesota, disappeared on October 22, 2021. She was last seen at a party with friends, but after an altercation, she reportedly left the gathering and was not heard from again. Despite extensive searches and community efforts, her wearabouts remain unknown.
Nevaeh's case highlights the broader issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), a crisis impacting Native communities across North America. Her family continues to advocate for answers, urging the public and law enforcement to keep her case active and in the spotlight.
The information shared in this episode is based on highly reliable sources available online, including Dateline: Missing in America Episode from May 30, 2023
KSTP.com article published September 23, 2023
Kare11.com article published October 16, 2023
MMIR: Minnesota Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office dps.mn.gov
Indian Affairs Website, bia.gov.
Photos include: Nevaeh Kingsbird, Nevaeh's tip line number, and Nevaeh's family gathering to bring awareness to Nevaeh's disappearance.
