The teenager was last seen alive in January, and her group home manager reported her missing. “Her case manager came a week later to tell me she was missing,” Dosela told WCJB. While the teenager’s remains were located last month, authorities were only able to confirm they belonged to Pike this past week. Her autopsy results showed she suffered visible face and head trauma. A head and torso were discovered in large bags with her legs in separate bags; however, the girl’s arms and hands were not found, the Gila County Sheriff’s Office said.
Emily (center) had a love of art and painting, her mother said. Facebook / Steff Dosela. “Why did it go that far? It’s pain that I hope no other mother goes through,” Dosela said through tears. According to the mother, police have three suspects — but they have not shared their names.
Her mother said Emily, who had big dreams of studying art in college, would’ve soon been celebrating her 15th birthday. Emily’s mother said she would’ve soon been turning 15 years old. Facebook / Steff Dosela. “You’ll never be forgotten. I love you,” her mother said. “Until we meet again, rest in peace.”
Authorities have ruled the teenager’s death a homicide. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gila County Sheriff’s Office, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, or the San Carlos Apache Tribal Police.
