Yellowbird: Oil Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country

Type: Book

As of November 2026, Yellowbird: Oil Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Apr 2025). In the episode "How to Tell a Dumb American Story" from This American Life, Ira Glass references the book "Yellowbird: Oil Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country" by Sarah Crane Murdoch. He highlights it as related to the episode's themes of justice in Indian Country, indicating its relevance to discussions about indigenous issues.

The Sahnish Scouts is a non-profit organization group that responds to the disappearances of indigenous peoples in North Dakota. The group was founded in 2013 by Lissa Yellowbird-Chase, originally in the Bakken oilfields of North Dakota. The Sahnish Scouts publicize missing persons profiles and updates through social media, such as the Sahnish Scouts Facebook and Twitter page, as well as using posters. The Sahnish Scouts have equipment of boats, sonar, ground-penetrating radar, and dogs to use d