Sahela “Shy” Sangrait is a 21-year-old Native woman from South Dakota who went missing in August 2024. Shy’s remains were found seven months later, and an airman from Ellsworth Air Force Base has been charged with her murder.

We break down what’s known so far, the ongoing legal process, and how overlapping jurisdictions continue to delay justice for Shy — and for so many families across Indian Country.

Sources:

Ellsworth airman pleads not guilty to murder of Sahela Sangrait

U.S. airman charged with murdering woman who vanished in August : NPR

https://kbhbradio.com/court-documents-show-second-person-charged-in-murder-investigation/

https://www.newscenter1.tv/update-ellsworth-airman-arrested-in-sahela-sangrait-case

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