Stolen Episode 3: Cheesy
Mar 19, 2024
Denise Carrillo, sister of the missing Christina Carrillo, shares her heart-wrenching journey to find her sister. She discusses the shocking news of another missing woman in Shiprock and the alarming lack of attention these cases receive. Denise provides insight into the disparities in media coverage and community response regarding missing persons. The conversation touches on the family's struggles with trauma and rumors, while Denise reflects on the emotional toll of navigating a community grappling with loss and violence.
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Disparity in Missing Persons Attention
- The Shiprock District has 73 missing persons in a community of 200,000, making it the second highest missing rate in the U.S. - Some missing persons get more attention due to perceived empathy and victim narratives, causing dangerous neglect of others.
Family's Story of Christina's Struggles
- Dennis Carrillo shares that his daughter Christina struggled with alcohol and was caught up in a dangerous environment on the reservation. - Her situation reflects the escalating drugs and violence in Shiprock's Farm Road area.
Denise Shares Christina's Life
- Denise Carrillo fondly recalls her sister, Christina (nickname Cheesy), and their close but complicated family bond. - Christina lived tough years in Sweetwater and Shiprock, including a rough marriage and life without running water.