The siblings were abducted after being dropped off at a bus stop after school about a quarter-mile from their home Monday afternoon. They both got into the van.
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Delmar says Ashlynne’s family has been notified.
The FBI says authorities are searching for a missing 11-year-old girl abducted by a man believed to be stranger to her on the Navajo Nation in New Mexico.
This undated photo provided by the New Mexico State Police shows Ashlynne Mike.
An 11-year-old girl believed to have been kidnapped from the Navajo Nation in New Mexico was found dead today, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
This undated photo provided by the New Mexico.
The boy was found later Monday after running to a local highway, and a frantic search for Ashlynne ensured.
According to Albuquerque media coordinator Frank Fisher, the body of Ashlynne Mike was found near the Shiprock Monument.
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old man in the abduction and death of an 11-year-old Navajo girl in northwestern New Mexico.
The Mike family members are part of the Navajo’s San Juan chapter, president Rick Nez told The Daily Times.
The FBI needs your help finding a San Juan County girl who was abducted Monday.
“As a dad, you would like to see your daughter grow up and see her have a family of her own one day. And unfortunately, Ashlynne won’t experience any of this”, he said.
Paulynda Claw of Shiprock came to vigil, with her young son.
Ashlynne, who played xylophone, had performed just last week, said her cousin Shawn Mike. The FBI said it’s following up on all leads.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Terry Wade said during a news conference Tuesday in Shiprock, New Mexico, that authorities will leave no stone unturned as they search for justice for the family of Ashlynne Mike.
Ashlynn and her abductor are believed to be in a maroon van. The man approached them and a third boy, asking them if they wanted to see a movie. The boys said no, but Ashlynne was somehow lured into the man’s van.
“This is our innocent, precious child we’re talking about”, he said.
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“He was so exhausted and just crying and crying for his sister”.
