In January 2025, 14-year-old Emily Pike snuck out of her group home in Mesa, Arizona. She was never seen alive again. Nearly three weeks later her dismembered body would be found 100 miles away near Globe, Arizona. What happened to Emily Pike and who could do this to such a sweet young girl?
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If you or anyone you know has information contact the Gila County Sheriffs Office at 928-200-2352.
You can also reach the Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Agent at 505-917-7830 or the San Carlos Apache Tribal Police Detective at 928-475-1755.
Interview with the group home manager: https://www.azfamily.com/2025/03/12/exclusive-manager-emily-pikes-group-home-responds-questions-regarding-teens-murder/
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Episode Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1141956337968432&set=pb.100064622294696.-2207520000&type=3
https://www.koat.com/article/indigenous-teen-was-in-foster-care-before-murder/64530852
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/phoenix/news/emily-pike-investigation-reward
https://sites.uab.edu/humanrights/2025/05/08/say-her-name-emily-pike-another-tale-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women/
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/05/15/lawmakers-launch-probe-into-group-homes-after-emily-pike-murder/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8syovs7IZ8g
https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/her-life-mattered-reward-in-emily-pike-case-increased-to-175-000
https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/05/18/emily-pike-sexual-assault-response-missing-person-protocols-how-systems-failed/
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2025/03/14/no-arrests-made-in-emily-pike-death-investigation-after-1-month/82387846007/
https://www.abc15.com/news/state/we-must-do-better-legislative-hearing-held-on-emily-pike-case-and-group-home-protocols
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/emily-pike-case-dcs-opens-licensing-inquiry-mesa-group-home-where-girl-lived-before-she-was-found-dead
https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/dcs-opens-licensing-inquiry-into-mesa-group-home-where-murdered-teen-was-living
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/05/21/hobbs-signs-turquoise-alert-bill-named-in-honor-of-emily-pike/83747821007/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/emilys-law-gov-hobbs-signs-bill-creating-alert-system-missing-indigenous-people
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/death-emily-pike-teen-found-dismembered-arizona-spurs-calls-regulation-rcna197982
https://azmirror.com/2025/03/07/say-her-name-hundreds-gather-to-honor-native-teen-emily-pike-demanding-justice-for-her-death/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/death-apache-teen-emily-pike-202249303.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGfk3v1XeX2dpKW-ZpHcwCO19Nbe4EGEksX9Eg9oRfL2V0a2-gTkUWP5BmDSsIqYyT80Cm8gaiq_r_rqAFWCpdVuGe8JVxWPXUTD70KQcUF15QD79D9ANAFPrCeHJJDXwol4HD_2DCfWCekHo8xPtUuJUpPQTvgKmX3gXaeAGDDa
https://www.abc15.com/news/state/arizona-crime-uncovered/az-crime-uncovered-who-killed-emily-pike
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/fbi-issues-reward-info-killer-emily-pike-day-after-fbi-director-kash-patel-meets-family
https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw
https://imprintnews.org/youth-voice/group-homes-legacy-of-harming-foster-youth/61439
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/03/05/former-roommate-describes-what-happened-before-emily-pikes-mesa-disappearance/
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/03/28/mesa-az-group-home-ceo-discusses-emily-pike-case/81802532007/
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/03/29/slain-teen-emily-pike-honored-san-carlos-memorial-service/82697107007/
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1142830947880971&set=pb.100064622294696.-2207520000&type=3
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SUSPICIOUS DEATH: Andrew Sadek
Andrew Sadek went missing on the early morning hours of May 1st, after leaving his dorm room. It is unknown where he was headed or who he met up with. Andrew remained missing for 2 months. During the investigation his parents found out that Andrew had been working as a confidential informant for the Richland County, Sheriffs office in Wahpeton North Dakota. Andrew was found in a very mysterious way and despite a lot of interesting evidence, his death was ruled a suicide by the police. His family believes Andrew would never kill himself. Listen to the full story now!
Andrews Interrogation Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cakmmc7854
The Kinzler Bros Magnet Fishing Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yMhFl9hdSo
This episode was recorded previously for the purpose to be used on my old podcast. New introduction and ending have since been recorded and added, audio levels may reflect the different recordings. Thanks for understanding!
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https://www.inforum.com/news/3079152-andrew-sadek-timeline
https://www.human-family.org/2020/10/27/documentary-to-detail-events-leading-up-to-andrew-sadeks-death/
https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/crime-and-courts/7036555-YouTubers-use-magnets-to-fish-for-evidence-in-Andrew-Sadek-case
https://www.ndscs.edu/current-students/wellness-safety/alcohol-other-drug-information/alcohol-other-drug-lawspolicies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fejXrb1XSqU
https://meaww.com/the-dakota-entrapment-tapes-what-is-semca-task-force-abuse-power-andrew-sadek-death
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_East_Multi-County_Agency_Narcotics_Task_Force_(North_Dakota)
https://www.facebook.com/staticshockjustice/?ref=page_internal
https://reason.com/podcast/2015/06/15/the-disposable-lives-of-confidential-inf/
https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/crime-and-courts/6663117-ND-Supreme-Court-upholds-dismissal-of-Andrew-Sadek-wrongful-death-lawsuit
https://www.jamestownsun.com/news/crime-and-courts/7036555-YouTubers-use-magnets-to-fish-for-evidence-in-Andrew-Sadek-case
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SUSPICIOUS DEATH: Joseph Smedley
Joseph Smedley was a 20-year-old Indiana University student with a bright future, a curious mind, and a love for science. But in September 2015, he vanished without a trace — only to be found days later in a nearby lake, his death ruled a suicide. Yet, nothing about Joseph’s case adds up. Was it truly suicide? Or did something more sinister happen?
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Justice for Joseph FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforjosephsmedley
Petition for Joseph: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-joseph
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Episode Sources:
Investigation Discovery: Still a Mystery Season 3 Episode 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-uWb0cA7SA
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/doubts-questions-left-joseph-smedleys-death-ruled-suicide
https://uncovered.com/cases/joseph-smedley#timeline
https://fox59.com/news/body-found-in-lake-near-indiana-university/
https://www.wrtv.com/news/america-in-crisis/petition-to-re-open-2015-case-of-iu-students-alleged-suicide-gets-tens-of-thousands-of-signatures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAfmmjOMlEs
https://fox59.com/news/police-investigate-missing-indiana-university-student/
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/investigations/13-investigates/family-of-former-iu-student-seeking-new-death-investigation/531-cb42ac65-faac-4c35-970e-dfd87131333a
https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/in-depth/news/crime/2022/11/08/iu-students-body-found-in-lake-2015-coverage-of-joseph-smedleys-death/69626638007/
https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2015/10/04/iu-family-issue-statements-after-body-in-lake-identified/47142255/
https://www.wishtv.com/news/family-still-searching-for-answers-one-year-after-death-of-iu-student/
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/still-a-mystery/an-indiana-family-still-wants-answers-in-a-young-mans-mysterious-death
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2015/10/02/body-found-griffey-reservoir-north-iu/73250520/
https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2015/10/01/iu-police-investigate-missing-student-report-but-foul-play-not-suspected/47743173/
https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2016/10/06/sister-still-has-questions-about-smedleys-death/118493662/
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MURDERED: Shauna Tiaffay
Shauna Tiaffay was living in Las Vegas in September 2012. She and her husband had recently separated but shared custody of their daughter. Her husband went to her home after a 24 hour shift as a Las Vegas firefighter to find her deceased on the floor.
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Episode Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-vengeance-in-vegas-the-murder-of-shauna-tiaffay/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4M2U_m9g7s
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/las-vegas-nv/shauna-tiaffay-5260729
https://casetext.com/case/tiaffay-v-state
https://www.deseret.com/2012/10/15/20441825/da-may-seek-indictment-in-firefighter-hitman-case
https://news3lv.com/news/local/murder-victims-sister-hoping-the-truth-would-come-out
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2015/dec/01/former-firefighter-gets-life-in-prison-in-estrange/
https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/ex-las-vegas-firefighter-convicted-in-wifes-murder-confesses/
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MURDERED: Lauren Giddings
Lauren Giddings was a promising law graduate with her whole future ahead of her — until she vanished without a trace. In this episode, I explore the chilling story of her disappearance, the shocking discovery that followed, and the investigation that gripped a community.
Stephen’s News Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSK47WlZ6Ac
Stephens Interrogation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma0wDl10bT0
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https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/macon/family-of-murdered-mercer-law-student-lauren-gidding-renew-search-body/93-9fda7367-e568-4c50-924e-8f4d1148631d
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https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/macon-ga/lauren-giddings-4734864
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIFtCVs35A8
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