Hundreds gather to honor Emily Pike, demand justice for teen’s death

On March 6, hundreds of people gathered outside Encounter AZ church in Mesa for a vigil honoring Emily Pike, a 14-year-old San Carlos Apache teen who was murdered in February. Emily was last seen on January 27 before her remains were found in a remote area. The vigil aimed to raise awareness about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis, a cause now deeply personal for her family. Supporters held signs reading "Justice for Emily Pike" and "No More Stolen Sisters." The investigation is ongoing with federal, state, and tribal law enforcement involvement.