We've often talked about the lack of attention cases received when they involve a minority.

It seems that most missing people are unsolved cases we hear about revolve around white females.

And while those cases definitely deserve attention too, we can't forget about the hundreds of other cases that need media coverage as well.

Thankfully, while today's case focuses on a minority girl, her case has received quite a bit of news and media coverage over the years.

But it is one that after hearing, I did feel compelled to share with you.

Today, we're going to New Mexico to search for answers as to what happened to a nine-year-old Navajo girl that disappeared from her home one spring night.

Together, we'll discuss what happened in the hours leading up to her

disappearance and the investigation into her whereabouts. But in today's case introduction, I wanted

to introduce you to her culture because as you'll come to find out, it plays an important part

in her case and in her family's search for answers. According to the Navajo Nation's website,

quote, The Navajo Nation extends into the states of Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, covering over 27,000 square miles of unparalleled beauty. In 1923, Etraple government was established to help meet the increasing desires of American oil companies to lease Navajo land for exploration.

Navajo government has evolved into the largest and most sophisticated form of American Indian government. The Navajo Nation Council Chambers hosts 88 council delegates representing

110 Navajo Nation chapters. Visitors from around the world are intrigued and mystified

when they hear the Navajo

language. So too were the enemies during World War II. Unknown to many, the Navajo language was used

to create a secret code to battle the Japanese. Navajo men were selected to create codes and serve on

the front line to overcome and deceive those on the other side of the battlefield. Today, these men are recognized as the famous Navajo code talkers,

who exemplify the unequaled bravery and patriotism of the Navajo people.

Also mystifying is the fact that a nine-year-old girl was snatched from her home in the middle of the night

and was literally gone without a trace.

Despite calls from her family to police, clues left by her in public places, and a visit

to an Albohome medicine woman, we still have no idea where she is.

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