3 years have passed since Jermain Charlo disappeared in Missoula
Detective Guy Baker and journalist Connie Walker reflect on case
Jermain Charlo, a 23-year-old Native American woman from Dixon, was last confirmed alive in the alley behind the Badlander Bar in Missoula on June 16, 2018.
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MISSOULA â This week marks the three year anniversary of Jermain Charlo s disappearance.
The 23-year-old mother from Dixon Agency has become a well-known face in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) crisis in Montana and now worldwide.
MTN News first reported the disappearance of Jermain in the summer of 2018. Three years later, her case has not seen any closure.
Local tribes unveil Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Response Plans
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SAULT STE. MARIE The Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians announced their Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Tribal Response Plans.
These plans were announced on Tuesday during an event at Kewadin Casino in the Sault. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Tribal Response Plans are part of a broader initiative by the U.S. Department of Justice, which was created through congressional action, including Savanna’s Act and Not Invisible Act.
“In our Anishinaabe Biimaadziwin, life is sacred. Everyone who is a victim of crime, murdered or missing is someone’s loved one. Regardless of the circumstances, they deserve our best efforts to prevent, rescue and recover them, said Sault Tribe Chairperson Aaron Payment. The MMIP protocol is an affirmative step in this direction. I appreciate our Sault Tribe and Bay Mills comprehensive team effort in cr
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Curyung Tribe Second Chief J.J Larson and the council spent most of the year working on their action plan to address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons epidemic in the region. Larson expects to adopt it at a meeting June 8.
“That was really amazing to get through that and get introduced to law enforcement and other entities across the state, Larson said. Once we adopt the plan, there’s still going to be lots of work to do.”
Ingrid Cumberlidge is the MMIP Coordinator for the U.S Attorney’s Office in Alaska. She said the plan focuses on the role of law enforcement and the media, and holds those entities accountable.
Missoula event highlights MMIP crisis
More than 100 people came together on the oval of the University of Montana to gather in solidarity for the ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis.
By: Megan Mannering
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MISSOULA â Nearly 200 people came together on the Oval of the University of Montana Wednesday night, gathering in solidarity for the ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis.
Across the country, May 5 is recognized as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and raising awareness on this crisis in Missoula was Project Beacon and a crowd of supporters.