The remains of Aubrey Dameron, who disappeared nearly six years ago, have been discovered in Oklahoma. The local authorities confirmed the find.
Dameron, a member of the Cherokee Nation and part of the LGBTQ+ community, vanished from her home in Grove, Oklahoma, in March 2015. Her case has been widely covered, rallying groups demanding justice for missing and murdered indigenous women and the LGBTQ+ community.
The Cherokee Nation released a statement saying: “Our hearts go out to Aubrey Dameron’s family during this tragic time. Aubrey was a beloved member of our tribe and she is missed. Her loss speaks to the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women and we must do more to bring this issue to the forefront.”
The announcement that the remains of Dameron had been found came after an extensive search was carried out on a property near the Dameron’s home. While the remains have yet to be formally identified, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has stated that they believe they are of Dameron.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Dameron’s disappearance and death remains ongoing. For six years, her family and the community have been living with the painful uncertainty of her fate.
The impact of Dameron’s disappearance has been felt nationwide, focusing attention on the issue of violence against indigenous women and people from the LGBTQ+ community. Stories like Dameron’s serve as a stark reminder of the high rates of violence faced by these communities.
As the case proceeds, the family of Dameron, the Cherokee Nation, and the larger indigenous and LGBTQ+ communities continue to seek justice and call for more attention to be placed on this ongoing issue.
Last modified: February 6, 2025
