Tribe in Arizona offers cash reward to bring Emily Pike’s killer to justice

(NBC, KYMA/KECY) - A group in Arizona will not stay silent and they're hoping the person with the answers about Emily Pike's murder won't stay silent either.

"You can see we are not afraid to speak out against what's wrong," said Teresa Alvarez, a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

"Speak up, because they need to be brought to justice," said Jesus Osuna, another member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

The 14-year-old San Carlos Apache teen went missing in late January after leaving a group home in Mesa. She was last seen walking in the area of Mesa Drive and McKellips Road.

Nearly three weeks later, Pike's remains were found on Valentine's Day in a wooded area outside of Globe.

"She represents too many of our young women," said Anita Soto with the Guadalupe Town Council.

Pascua Yaqui tribal members walked and prayed for Pike on Sunday as the search for Pike's killer becomes more widespread.

"We're not from the same tribe, but we are connected," Osuna expressed.

"We stand with them. We feel their pain," said Estella Verdugo, another member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

The San Carlos Apache Reservation is offering a $75,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in her case.

"It's encouraging that hopefully people won't be afraid to speak out," Alvarez remarked.

The month of May will also be dedicated to honoring the memory of all tribal members who are missing or murdered.

In a statement, Chairman Terry Rambler says in part, "This will be a time to stand with all families that have lost a piece of their soul to this crisis. This is a time to work together to resolve unanswered questions."

"We're hoping that we can bring awareness and justice for not only Emily, but all missing people that need that help," Alvarez shared.