The community mourned the death of 14-year-old Indigenous teen Emily Pike, whose body was found near Globe after going missing from her group home weeks earlier. A candlelight vigil was held in her honor, with speakers highlighting the disproportionate rates of violence and disappearances among Indigenous women and girls. The FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs have joined the investigation into her death, but no suspects have been identified. Emily was described as a vibrant, creative girl who excelled in school and was looking forward to college. Her death has sparked outrage and calls for justice, bringing attention to the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Attendees at the vigil wore red and shared stories of their own experiences with the foster care system and violence. Social media hashtags like #JusticeforEmilyPike and #NoMoreMMIW have helped bring visibility to missing and murdered Indigenous people, as Arizona ranks high in the number of cases. The leaked details about the condition of Emily’s body when found have sparked outcry online, leading to a national discussion about her tragic death. The vigil served as a way to remember Emily and ensure that she will not be forgotten, with attendees vowing to keep her memory alive and seek justice for her.
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