48 Hours Tracker Dakota Black
Nov 17, 2025
Lieutenant Dakota Black, a skilled tracker and detective from the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, passionately investigates the tragic case of Michaela Miave. Andrea Mayavi, Michaela’s sister, shares powerful family memories that paint a vivid picture of Michaela's caring spirit. Their mother, Barbara Harper, recounts her haunting intuition about her daughter’s fate, leading to a heart-wrenching discovery. The discussion delves into the investigation, questioning the primary suspect, and the emotional aftermath, emphasizing the importance of awareness against domestic violence.
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Immediate Personal Drive To Find Michaela
- Dakota Black describes arriving on scene and immediately tracking the area to locate Michaela Miave with deputies and detectives in the woods.
- She says the case tugged at her heartstrings and felt personal, driving her to keep searching relentlessly.
Last Morning And First Missing Report
- Andrea Mayavi recounts the last normal morning with Michaela and the call from Frank reporting her missing the next day.
- The family grew worried when Michaela missed work and didn't answer calls, prompting the missing persons report.
Absence Of Grief As A Red Flag
- Dakota notes Frank Byers never joined searches and showed little emotion, which raised immediate suspicion.
- That lack of participation and affect became an early red flag for investigators.