Explore unsolved cases involving Native American communities, focusing on Terri McCauley, Alyssa McLemore, Kendra Batello, Kit Mora, and Abigail Andrews. Learn about the challenges in solving these mysteries and find out how to provide tips for these cases. Dive into the complexities of these disappearances and the desperate pleas for justice amidst lingering hope.
Many MMIP cases remain unsolved due to underreporting and lack of resources.
Family efforts and community involvement play a crucial role in seeking justice.
Jurisdictional challenges and delayed investigations hinder progress in MMIP cases.
Deep dives
The Unsolved Case of Terry McCauley
Terry McCauley's case remains unresolved despite being found shot in 1983. Despite efforts to identify her and gather evidence, the case remained cold. A promising lead arose in 2011, when a body was discovered resembling Terry's description, but it turned out not to be her. Recent efforts in 2021 and 2022, including DNA testing, aim to bring justice to her case.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Alyssa Macklemore
Alyssa Macklemore was reported missing in 2009 after a distressing 911 call. Multiple witnesses saw her with a possible suspect in a pickup truck, suggesting involvement in sex work. Her case went cold, with a body found later not being her. Family's continued efforts and misidentifications have fueled the search, hoping for closure.
The Disappearance of Kendra Batello
Kendra Batello went missing in 2022 after reporting threats and having a tumultuous relationship with her boyfriend. Despite concerns raised by her family, including previous incidents of violence and a volatile environment, her whereabouts are unknown. The involvement of her boyfriend and conflicting circumstances surround her disappearance.
Disappearance of Kendra Botello
A woman matching Kendra's description sought help from a resident in Pawnee, Oklahoma, raising hopes that she might still be found. Search efforts, investigations, and potential sightings in different locations yielded no substantial leads about Kendra's whereabouts, including a mystery around her missing cell phone. A twist in the case occurred when Kobe, associated with Kendra, also disappeared unexpectedly, leaving authorities puzzled and without concrete leads to follow.
Disappearance of Kit Mora
Kit Mora's disappearance from Yakima, Washington, unfolded when close friend Amethyst grew concerned after a prolonged absence. Despite efforts to locate Kit in Omak, Washington, including interactions with law enforcement and community members, no substantial progress was made initially. Challenges with jurisdictional responsibilities and a lack of investigative actions further complicated Kit's case. The delayed transition to treating Kit's case as a missing person's investigation significantly hindered progress, emphasizing the ongoing mystery and need for public assistance in gaining relevant information.
May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Month, and we want to highlight some of the many cases involving members of Native American communities that so often go underreported and underserved, and thus unsolved. Today, we’re bringing you five stories that can be solved… if the right people come forward.
Alyssa McLemore: Please contact Kent police at 253-856-5808, or email them at kpdtipline@kentwa.gov.
Kendra Nicole Battelo or Colby Sheppard: Please call the Enid police department at 580-242-7000.
Kit Mora: Please contact the Omak Police Department at 509-826-0383. You can also contact the Washington State Patrol’s Missing Persons Unit at 1-800-543-5678, or the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
Abigail Andrews: Please reach out to the Fort St. John RCMP Serious Crime Unit at 1-778-290-3900, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
Head over to our blog post for this episode for a list of incredible resources regarding Missing and Murdered Ingenious People.
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