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

[formerlyme]

Volunteers found animal bones while searching for Emily Pike's remains, authorities say

Emily Pike's dismembered body was found in a forested, rocky area off U.S. 60 near mile post 277, just outside of Globe on Feb. 14, 2025.

www.azcentral.com

*No suspects or persons of interest have been identified in her case, authorities said. (A bit let down)

*The medical examiner's website listed her date of death as Feb. 14, the day her body was found. (presuming this is because everything is still pending right? )

 

[formerlyme]

Emily's Legacy

Unsolved violent crimes in Native American communities to get more attention with FBI surge

The FBI is sending extra agents, analysts and other personnel to field offices in 10 states over the next six months to help investigate unsolved violent crimes in Indian Country.

www.abc15.com

 

[formerlyme]

Emily Pike memorial along Highway 60 near Globe, Arizona

The roadside area is where the 14-year-old’s body was found, dismembered, after she ran away from a Mesa group home on Jan. 27, 2025.

www.azcentral.com

 

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Emily Pike memorial along Highway 60 near Globe, Arizona

The roadside area is where the 14-year-old’s body was found, dismembered, after she ran away from a Mesa group home on Jan. 27, 2025.

www.azcentral.com

It's unfortunate that society doesn't care about these girls until after their gone

 

[formerlyme]

this video by 12 news the local NBC affiliate is posted on youtube but is from the news, it shows a good view of the terrain there .

 

[formerlyme]

AZ Crime Uncovered: Who killed Emily Pike?

In a special live episode of AZ Crime Uncovered, ABC15 will delve into the Emily Pike case, taking your questions on the case and providing an in-depth look at what we know about the investigation.

www.abc15.com

 

[formerlyme]

They are keeping it in the news.... much less coverage but a valiant effort.

Globe woman handing out flyers to truckers for Emily Pike case

A San Carlos Apache Tribe member and Globe woman is pushing to get the word out there about 14-year-old Emily Pike and her apparent murder.

www.abc15.com

 

[tlcya]

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday that investigators have 10 active tips that are being followed up on.
Arizona Crime Uncovered | Who killed Emily Pike?

just 10 active tips. I hope at least one of them leads to a suspect. I hate to think this young girl could end up forgotten by the public as so many missing and murdered indigenous women tend to be MOO

 

[formerlyme]

My heart is now broken. I hope they are investigating the family member that assaulted her.
I am starting to really feel it was someone known to her.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/04/15/emily-pike-san-carlos-apache-tribe-homicide-investigation/83016994007/

 

[ttjo]

My heart is now broken. I hope they are investigating the family member that assaulted her.
I am starting to really feel it was someone known to her.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/04/15/emily-pike-san-carlos-apache-tribe-homicide-investigation/83016994007/

Its behind a paywall, are there any other sources?

 

[formerlyme]

Its behind a paywall, are there any other sources?

Sorry not paywalled for me I cannot find another source it just posted this afternoon. I am sure other news will be picking it up. I will post when they do.

 

[salander01]

My heart is now broken. I hope they are investigating the family member that assaulted her.
I am starting to really feel it was someone known to her.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/04/15/emily-pike-san-carlos-apache-tribe-homicide-investigation/83016994007/

This article is informative for her narrative and trauma, but still lacking some key details I feel like?
"An emergency call in the summer of 2023 sent authorities to a hill behind Emily's house. Officers from Game and Fish responded and discovered the traumatized girl."
Who made the call? What is the actual date this happened? Surely there are records, or at least police activity logs, that show when and where incidents occur.
"Officers identified and arrested one of Emily's relatives in the assault, but no charges were filed against him. The alleged assailant may have been a visitor to Emily's home before and after the assault."
Shouldn't there be other family members outraged by this? Or posting on social media about it? Why are they protecting him?
One thing is certain: the system failed Emily long before her killer did.

 

[ttjo]

Thank you fo

This article is informative for her narrative and trauma, but still lacking some key details I feel like?
"An emergency call in the summer of 2023 sent authorities to a hill behind Emily's house. Officers from Game and Fish responded and discovered the traumatized girl."
Who made the call? What is the actual date this happened? Surely there are records, or at least police activity logs, that show when and where incidents occur.
"Officers identified and arrested one of Emily's relatives in the assault, but no charges were filed against him. The alleged assailant may have been a visitor to Emily's home before and after the assault."
Shouldn't there be other family members outraged by this? Or posting on social media about it? Why are they protecting him?
One thing is certain: the system failed Emily long before her killer did.

Thank you for posting that article. I did hear there was an assault (from a channel that covered this case). They did not specify what kind of assault. and offered no details.

 

[formerlyme]

I think it's important that this article notes she was removed from her mother's home due to the assault, so I'm wondering if there was a stepfather and Uncle, a cousin or somebody that was staying there, but it explains the reason she was so far from home

 

[formerlyme]

This article is informative for her narrative and trauma, but still lacking some key details I feel like?
"An emergency call in the summer of 2023 sent authorities to a hill behind Emily's house. Officers from Game and Fish responded and discovered the traumatized girl."
Who made the call? What is the actual date this happened? Surely there are records, or at least police activity logs, that show when and where incidents occur.
"Officers identified and arrested one of Emily's relatives in the assault, but no charges were filed against him. The alleged assailant may have been a visitor to Emily's home before and after the assault."
Shouldn't there be other family members outraged by this? Or posting on social media about it? Why are they protecting him?
One thing is certain: the system failed Emily long before her killer did.

And why tribal game and fish was the investigating agency did the perp have a connection to tribal police?

 

[ttjo]

And why tribal game and fish was the investigating agency did the perp have a connection to tribal police?

Im going to guess that if the assaut was at her home (on a reserve) some have their own law enforcement ( some do where I live) or their own system, Im not sure how it is in Arizona.

Now there is a multi agency task force. assigned to her case.

Emily Pike: Multi-Agency Task Force Investigating Young Indigenous Girl’s Brutal Murder, $75K Reward Offered [Update]

A multi-agency task force has been established in an effort to apprehend the suspect responsible for a 14-year-old Indigenous girl’s murder. In February 2025, the Gila County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona found the dismembered body Emily Pike, a San Carlos Apache teen. As CrimeOnline previously...

www.crimeonline.com

 

[salander01]

And why tribal game and fish was the investigating agency did the perp have a connection to tribal police?

That's the big question! Seems like everyone is confused by this (rightfully so), might have something to do with where the assault occurred i.e. at a park on tribal land. I'm no expert on how BIA operates especially in Arizona, maybe someone near the area can provide some insight on the authority of tribal police in AZ?

 

[formerlyme]

What led up to Emily Pike's placement in foster care?

Relatives question whether the criminal justice system failed Emily Pike in 2023 after she reported she was sexually assaulted while living on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation.

www.abc15.com

 

[formerlyme]

That's the big question! Seems like everyone is confused by this (rightfully so), might have something to do with where the assault occurred i.e. at a park on tribal land. I'm no expert on how BIA operates especially in Arizona, maybe someone near the area can provide some insight on the authority of tribal police in AZ?

I am in az but not familiar with tribal law and how aggressive they enforce. I personally think that a conflict of interest would be the main reason a different agency would investigate.

 

[formerlyme]

Dad's family keeping it in the news. Her aunts seem very sincere . Very suprised if the aunts were qualified to care for her and provide a good home that she was not with them, but maybe Mom had some say , there does seem to be some animosity. Hopefully that does not muck up the investigation and everyone is on the same page trying to find Emily's murderer.

Family of Emily Pike says murdered 14-year-old was a sexual assault victim before the murder occurred

The family of Emily Pike says if a previous sexual assault claim was investigated that maybe her murder could have been avoided.

www.fox10phoenix.com