Families gather to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
Families gathered in Omaha, Nebraska, to honor missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls through a sacred round dance ceremony. The event coincided with a renewed investigation into the 1984 murder of Mickey LaMere, thanks to new DNA technology.
Families gathered at Gene Leahy Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, for a round dance ceremony to honor loved ones lost to violence. The event, held by the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition, is an annual gathering to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Jackie LaMere attended, honoring her sister Mickey, who was found dead in 1984. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office reopened Mickey's case 40 years later, using new DNA technology to re-evaluate evidence. Sheriff Aaron Hansen stated that the case is considered solvable with the new technology. The gathering allowed families to share stories and seek healing through the ceremony.
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