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Arizona girl's brutal murder sparks 'Emily's Law'
29 Jan
Summary
- 14-year-old girl vanished from a group home in January 2025.
- Her dismembered remains were found miles away in trash bags.
- Her death led to the creation of 'Emily's Law' for missing persons.
In January 2025, 14-year-old Emily Pike vanished from a group home in Mesa, Arizona. She was last seen crawling out of a bedroom window. Her dismembered remains were discovered approximately 100 miles away in two trash bags near the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, with her arms and hands notably missing.
An autopsy revealed that Emily, a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, died from homicidal violence, specifically blunt head trauma. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance, her journey to the remote location, and the identity of her killer remain undetermined. This tragic event has profoundly impacted her family, who described the situation as a "nightmare."
In response to her death, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs enacted "Emily's Law." This new legislation creates an alert system designed to help find endangered people and tribal members under 65 who go missing under suspicious conditions within the state. Emily had a history of running away from the group home, expressing a strong desire to be with her family.
