Missing & Murdered Indigenous People

Across the country and even in our own backyard, Indigenous people are at a disproportionate risk of experiencing violence, murder, or going missing. Washington state ranks second highest in the nation for missing and murdered Indigenous women. Tacoma is seventh in the nation.

Pierce County is committed to addressing the persistent violence endured by our Indigenous families and communities. It’s time to break the silence and stop the violence.

How You Can Help Raise Awareness

  • Wear red on May 5 to honor and remember those who are missing and give voice to their stories.
  • Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share the stories of Pierce County’s missing and murdered Indigenous people.
  • Share resources with your personal and professional networks.

  Resources

Currently Missing INDIGENOUS Persons IN PIERCE COUNTY

AS OF 11/13/2023

  • Aidan Spear

    Aidan Spear

    Current Age: 23
    Missing Since: 1/25/2022
    Lead Agency:Pierce CSO
    Case:220‍5300666
    (253) 798-7530
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    Aiden Pinney

    Current Age: 19
    Missing Since: 8/15/2022
    Lead Agency:Tacoma PD
    Case:2‍222702387
    (253) 287-4455
  • Amanda Green

    Amanda Green

    Current Age: 39
    Missing Since: 5/15/2021
    Lead Agency:Tacoma PD
    Case:2121‍600891
    (253) 287-4455
  • Male

    Andrew Claw

    Current Age: 64
    Missing Since: 2/22/2020
    Lead Agency:Lakewood PD
    Case:210‍5300698
    (253) 830-5000
  • Annamaria Ahfua

    Current Age: 16
    Missing Since: 11/6/2022
    Lead Agency:Tacoma PD
    Case:2231‍402208
    (253) 287-4455
  • Male

    Dallas Capoeman

    Current Age: 18
    Missing Since: 7/4/2021
    Lead Agency:Tacoma PD
    Case:212‍0000729
    (253) 287-4455
  • David Keesy

    David Keesy

    Current Age: 53
    Missing Since: 2/2/2004
    Lead Agency:Tacoma PD
    Case:1917‍800906
    (253) 287-4455
  • Teekah Lewis

    Delvis George

    Current Age: 17
    Missing Since: 4/22/2023
    Lead Agency:Tacoma PD
    Case:2311201006
    (253) 287-4455
  • Elaine Ahfua

    Current Age: 18
    Missing Since: 11/6/2022
    Lead Agency:Tacoma PD
    Case:22314‍02200
    (253) 287-4455
  • Giovanna Tyler

    Giovanna Tyler

    Current Age: 48
    Missing Since: 3/28/2004
    Lead Agency:Tacoma PD
    Case:4106‍0744
    (253) 287-4455
  • Jack Big Horse

    Jack Big Horse

    Current Age: 18
    Missing Since: 4/10/2023
    Lead Agency:Tacoma PD
    Case:23100‍00144
    (253) 287-4455
  • Kaliana Ware

    Kaliana Ware

    Current Age: 17
    Missing Since: 11/2/2023
    Lead Agency:Tacoma PD
    Case:23306‍02340
    (253) 287-4455
  • Kendra Saunders

    Kendra Saunders

    Current Age: 15
    Missing Since: 5/5/2023
    Lead Agency:Tacoma PD
    Case:2312501971
    (253) 287-4455
  • Mea Jacobs

    Mea Jacobs

    Current Age: 17
    Missing Since: 8/13/2023
    Lead Agency:Tacoma PD
    Case:2322‍600500
    (253) 287-4455
  • Misty Copsey

    Misty Copsey

    Current Age: 44
    Missing Since: 9/17/1992
    Lead Agency:Puyallup PD
    Case:9200‍5967
    (253) 841-5415
  • Serenity Bernard

    Serenity Bernard

    Current Age: 15
    Missing Since: 10/29/2023
    Lead Agency:Pierce CSO
    Case:2330401557
    (253) 798-7530
  • Teekah Lewis

    Teekah Lewis

    Current Age: 26
    Missing Since: 1/23/1999
    Lead Agency:Tacoma PD
    Case:9902‍31121
    (253) 287-4455
  • Kerrigan

    Tomas Ramirez Kerrigan

    Current Age: 16
    Missing Since: 4/06/2023
    Lead Agency:Pierce CSO
    Case:2309602061
    (253) 798-7530

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women is May 5