A Quiet Departure from Tsaile

On July 31, 2018, Wilhelmina "Mina" Denise Whitewater, a 45-year-old member of the Navajo/Diné Nation, left her home in Tsaile, Arizona, with the intention of returning later that day. She was last seen wearing black pants, a black and white jacket, blue and purple running shoes, and two rings. Standing at 5'4" and weighing approximately 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, Wilhelmina's disappearance has left her family and community searching for answers. 

An Ongoing Search Amidst Silence

Despite efforts from the Navajo Nation Police Department and the community, Wilhelmina's whereabouts remain unknown. Her case, like many involving missing Indigenous women, has received limited media attention, highlighting a broader issue of underrepresentation and lack of resources dedicated to such cases. ...Read More