Fighting for justice, seeking answers
From a Valentine’s Day MMIP prayer walk in Bismarck, North Dakota, to the challenges of prosecuting a murder case without a victim's body, Native communities are demanding accountability
Native community holds MMIP prayer walk in Bismarck
Attendees gather on Valentine’s Day to remember loved ones, call for justice
By Jolan Kruse
On Feb. 14, dozens of people wearing red formed a circle in a Bismarck park. One by one, they took turns saying the names of missing or murdered loved ones. Renzo Bullhead. Jemini Posey. Alexia De La Cerda. In the distance they could see the long bridge between Mandan and Bismarck, where Renzo Bullhead was last seen on March 16, 2025.
No body, no crime? How prosecutors prove murder when a victim is missing
While proving a homicide without remains can be a challenge, conviction rates are high
By Jolan Kruse
On July 14, D’Angelo Hunt, a Spirit Lake citizen, will be tried in Fargo, North Dakota, for the murder of his older brother Isaac Hunt and the manslaughter of his intimate partner, “J.M.P.” He pleaded not guilty to those charges in December.
The Daily Spark – quick, must-read micro stories to start your day
Our Daily Spark feature delivers news summaries each day to give you a quick overview of current events in Indian Country. The format prioritizes brevity, providing key updates in short, digestible summaries. This makes it a valuable resource for quickly grasping important developments on a broad range of issues affecting Indigenous communities.
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