Across North America, thousands of Indigenous women and girls have disappeared or been murdered, leaving families searching for answers and communities calling for greater awareness, accountability, and justice. Many of these cases have received little media attention, while loved ones continue to fight to ensure the victims are never forgotten.

In this special episode of Cold World Crime Time, Michelle explores the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis through the stories of victims, the voices of their families, and the broader issues that have contributed to this ongoing tragedy. We'll examine the challenges investigators often face, the historical and social factors that advocates say have affected these cases, and the efforts being made to improve awareness, strengthen investigations, and support Indigeno ...