A surprise reunion at the table quickly turns into one of our heaviest episodes: the life and loss of 14-year-old San Carlos Apache girl Emily Pike and the systems that failed her. We walk through the timeline with care—from unprosecuted assaults and a distant group home to repeated runaways labeled as routine, the denial of an Amber Alert, delayed notifications, and the devastating discovery near Globe, Arizona. This isn’t about sensationalism. It’s about clarity, accountability, and what must change right now.

We unpack why Indigenous communities carry a disproportionate burden of violence, how jurisdictional gaps slow action, and how predators exploit public knowledge of where vulnerable kids live. You’ll hear about Emily’s Law—the Turquoise Alert designed to close the gap when an Amber Alert won’t trigger—and why speed, training, and coordination can be the difference between life and death. We also dig into the culture of youth facilities: “hands-off” policies, rigid chore regimes, and communication breakdowns that normalize risk and silence urgency.

Joining us is musician, cultural leader, and SAG member Al Santos, sharing the healing power of song, the reality of loss in Indian Country, and how art and advocacy keep names from disappearing into paperwork. His perspective ties grief to action: show up, speak up, and push for oversight that puts children first.

If Emily’s story moves you, turn that feeling into action. Learn your state’s alert criteria. Share verified case info. Press for Turquoise Alerts, faster family notifications, and real oversight of group homes. Support Indigenous-led MMIWP organizations and keep the conversation going in your circles. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review to help this reach more people who can help demand better.

FOLLOW AL SANTOSE AND ALL HIS ADVENTURES 

https://www.last.fm/music/OTTERTRAIL/+wiki

https://www.facebook.com/ottertrail/

https://prowrestling.fandom.com/wiki/Prince_Al_Farat

AND JESSE SINGING WITH OTTERTRAIL ON THIS ONE!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcYvDt9ffYo

ALERT INFO AND EMILY'S LAW

https://www.azdps.gov/turquoise-alert

MMIP INFO

https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!

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AS ALWAYS D-A-S