Cold Cases of Missing Indigenous Women in Montana

Cold Case Unsealed · May 23, 2026 · 35m

The episode explores the severe epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls within Montana, highlighting how Native residents are disproportionately affected by violence and disappearances. It identifies systemic failures, such as complex jurisdictional overlaps between authorities and historical trauma, as primary drivers of this ongoing crisis. By examining high-profile cold cases like those of Jermain Charlo and Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, the source illustrates the emotional devastation faced by families and the frequent lack of official progress. The narrative also…