Ashley Loring Heavyrunner: The Timeline, Investigation & the MMIW Crisis | Jayson Blair & Michele Wood

Ashley Loring Heavyrunner vanished from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana in June 2017. Nearly nine years later, her family is still searching for answers.In this episode of Santana True Crime, host Cameron Santana is joined by investigative journalist Jayson Blair, who has spent years researching Ashley's disappearance, and recently retired Chicago homicide detective Michele Wood, who brings 25 years of investigative experience to the discussion.Together, we examine:Ashley's confirmed timeline leading up to her disappearanceThe investigation and where it stands todayCommon misconceptions about missing person investigationsThe challenges of investigating cases on tribal landsThe Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movementWhy public awareness is critical to solving cold casesThis conversation goes beyond one case. It explores the systemic challenges facing Indigenous communities, the importance of timely investigations, and why continuing to share these stories matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please follow Santana True Crime on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube for weekly true crime investigations, interviews with experts, and in-depth discussions on unsolved cases.Guests:• Jayson Blair – Investigative Journalist• Michele Wood – Retired Chicago Police Department Homicide Detective (25 years)Thank you for listening, and remember: someone, somewhere, knows the truth.