Bessie Walker, a 27-year-old woman from the Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians in Fresno County, California, was last seen in early August 2021, and her death is considered suspicious by authorities. The case remains unsolved.

Investigators are offering a $10,000 reward for information that could help bring answers in Bessie Walker’s case.

Sources:

https://amp.fresnobee.com/news/local/article261127852.html

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bessie-walker-indigenous-women-missing-murdered-rally_n_6165ebfce4b065a5496d0113/am

https://abc30.com/amp/post/auberry-missing-bessie-walker-woman-fresno-county-mono-wind-casino/10970108/

https://fresnoalliance.com/fresno-county-didnt-do-a-thing/

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In this episode of We Are Resilient, we discuss the conviction of Nathan Chasing Horse, the former actor known for his role in Dances With Wolves. A Las Vegas jury found him guilty on multiple felony charges after weeks of testimony involving allegations of sexual abuse and abuse of authority.

⚠️ Content advisory: This episode includes discussion of child sexual abuse and coercion. Listener discretion advised.

If you need support, contact the StrongHearts Native Helpline at 1-844-7NATIVE or call/text 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/17/nathan-chasing-horse-actor-sexual-abuse-trial

https://law.justia.com/cases/nevada/supreme-court/2024/86538.html

https://www.courthousenews.com/dances-with-wolves-actor-nathan-chasing-horse-convicted-on-sexual-abuse-charges/

https://apnews.com/article/nathan-chasing-horse-trial-d0b0d892f0bf07da25312601211a0a12

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On August 9, 2024, Alexia “Lexi” Marie De La Cerda, a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes, was brutally murdered by her boyfriend in White Shield, North Dakota. As her case moves through federal court, her family is questioning whether accountability can exist when the most serious charges are negotiated away.

Sources:

https://www.buffalosfire.com/plea-agreement-could-scrub-murder-charge-in-north-dakota-mmip-case

https://www.minotdailynews.com/obituaries/2024/08/alexia-de-la-cerda/

https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/murder-charge-reduced-plea/amp/

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/08/27/white-shield-man-charged-with-murder-womans-death-attack-caught-camera/?outputType=amp

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