The latest true crime docuseries from Showtime, tackles the disturbing trend of young Indigenous women disappearing in Big Horn County, Montana. Despite its important subject matter, it's all too easy for these stories to get lost in the crowded true crime landscape. However, "Murder in Big Horn" makes a compelling case for why we shouldn't ignore these disappearances and the larger systemic issues that allow them to happen.
The series takes a closer look at specific cases, including the deaths of Selena Not Afraid and Kaysera Stops Pretty Places, but it's not just a murder mystery. It's a commentary on a broken system that fails to provide safety nets for Indigenous women and doesn't take these cases seriously. Parents and friends of the missing girls offer heart-wrenching accounts of their loved ones' disappearances and the indifference they faced from law enforcement.
While the series could have benefited from more context, its strength lies in the personal accounts from those directly impacted by these tragedies. The pattern is clear: Indigenous young women are one of the country's most vulnerable populations and we must do more to protect them. "Murder in Big Horn" raises important questions about the role of journalists, law enforcement, and communities in addressing this issue. Before hitting play on the next true crime docuseries, take a moment to consider these questions and do right by the memory of Selena Not Afraid and the hundreds of girls like her.
The series takes a closer look at specific cases, including the deaths of Selena Not Afraid and Kaysera Stops Pretty Places, but it's not just a murder mystery. It's a commentary on a broken system that fails to provide safety nets for Indigenous women and doesn't take these cases seriously. Parents and friends of the missing girls offer heart-wrenching accounts of their loved ones' disappearances and the indifference they faced from law enforcement.
While the series could have benefited from more context, its strength lies in the personal accounts from those directly impacted by these tragedies. The pattern is clear: Indigenous young women are one of the country's most vulnerable populations and we must do more to protect them. "Murder in Big Horn" raises important questions about the role of journalists, law enforcement, and communities in addressing this issue. Before hitting play on the next true crime docuseries, take a moment to consider these questions and do right by the memory of Selena Not Afraid and the hundreds of girls like her.