AZ - Emily Pike, 14, found dismembered in rural Gila County, last seen in Mesa, 27 Feb 2025

[tlcya]

According to the Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office, 14-year-old Pike died from “homicidal violence with blunt head trauma,” according to FOX 10 Phoenix. Although the cause of death has been confirmed, officials have not yet released the full autopsy reports.
Emily Pike: Cause of Death Revealed After Police Find Young Indigenous Girl Murdered, Dismembered

 

[legomonster]

'In the letter, DCS instructed the group home’s owner, Sacred Journey Inc., to train its staff members to always call the DCS hotline, no matter what agency placed the child in their care.

Pike was placed in the group home by Tribal Social Services, following two reported sexual assaults while she lived on the San Carlos Apache Tribe reservation.

One of the attacks allegedly happened when a family member assaulted her. Police said that no one has been ruled out as a suspect in the ongoing murder investigation. The relative accused of sexual assault has not been publicly named, as the charges were dropped, but had reportedly visited Emily’s home even after the assault took place.'

Emily Pike: DCS Addresses Group Home Policies Following Young Indigenous Girl’s Murder

 

[agilbe]

'In the letter, DCS instructed the group home’s owner, Sacred Journey Inc., to train its staff members to always call the DCS hotline, no matter what agency placed the child in their care.

Pike was placed in the group home by Tribal Social Services, following two reported sexual assaults while she lived on the San Carlos Apache Tribe reservation.

One of the attacks allegedly happened when a family member assaulted her. Police said that no one has been ruled out as a suspect in the ongoing murder investigation. The relative accused of sexual assault has not been publicly named, as the charges were dropped, but had reportedly visited Emily’s home even after the assault took place.'

Emily Pike: DCS Addresses Group Home Policies Following Young Indigenous Girl’s Murder

I guess the charges were dropped because Emily is no longer able to accuse the relative? What about the other suspects??? Crickets!! Not surprised. JMO

 

[agilbe]

Phoenix, Arizona attracts alot of "drift ins" due to its strong economy and relatively lower cost of living.

Included in "drift ins" is a criminal element and also a runaway element, some of who may have substance abuse problems. The runaway element and the criminal element can then start mixing together out of mutual interests (exploitation / need access to drugs).

Also the climate. It's easier in the winter if it's not snowing outside. Not to mention Phoenix and Tucson like to exchange homeless periodically. At least that's what it seems like.

 

[agilbe]

The case has received a lot of media attention, but to the ones affected, it never seems to be enough. That's the reality of being affected by a crime. Please don't just jump to the conclusion that other people are biased. Assuming you know other people's motives can lead to going down a wrong path. Everyone is appalled at what happened to her--Apache, White, Hispanic, Black, and everyone else. It was a horrific crime. Decisions need to be made on facts, not emotions or assumptions, and I don't doubt that the police are doing all they can to gather facts and work with the facts they have available to them.

I so want to hope so. JMO

 

[mickey2942]

I guess the charges were dropped because Emily is no longer able to accuse the relative? What about the other suspects??? Crickets!! Not surprised. JMO

Wow. That really puts another twist on Emily's murder.

 

[dmac55]

Emily Pike’s dad files wrongful death lawsuit against Mesa group home
Emily Pike’s dad files wrongful death lawsuit against Mesa group home