" What a horrible tragedy, my heart goes out to the families of these young women. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. "

" Where were the parents. Young girls shall not be out that late. Did anyone report there daughter missing at any time did there even look for them, I would if my child was gone? Do there even check on there child where they maybe? Yes! its hard to lose someone U love this way. My prayer go out to U parents and may they found the person or persons thatr did this. "

" whothfk r u to judge. it has nothing to do with you. at least have a lil fkn sympathy. u missed the whole point being self righteous familIES are grieving!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

" Larry why are u quick to blame the parents? Do u have a teenager or do you spend any time with our teenagers in this day and age? Let me tell you its hard and they are willing to do whatever it takes to be noticed or unnoticed. I check on my teenager when shes asleep and give her the kisses and hugs and love I cant when she's awake because she's a teenager. "

" Larry,

Nothing said these girls were out late. They were in a HOUSE and found in the morning. You should read the whole thing before making weird comments like that. "

" Um---if you had been keeping up with the story, YOU would know it was reported that they had been dead for "several" days. And two were in a house, one in the field. So maybe YOU should read the whole story. "

" I really need to agree personally with Larry on his point of where were the parents during this tragedy. Most anyone with children would notice if their children were not around for a period of hours, overnight, or a day. But, you do need to understand that on the reservation, things are different. Where many would realize their children are not around, reservation families have extended families to watch the children. It would not be okay for me or someone like Larry and many others to not know the whereabouts of our children, at least if extended family or friends were to watch these girls they should have known. Anyone with children is responsible for them, but tragedies like this, truency from school, drug addiction, alcoholism, major and minor crimes seem to happen at a high and alarming rate on the Wind River Reservation. Instead of calling on tradition when times are rough, tradition needs to be lived instead of pulling it out during times of sadness. If tradition was being lived and a part of the lives of the Arapahoe Wind River Reservation I believe their lives would be greatly improved. I happen to be biracial (Hispanic and Black) and know how hard it is, but I'm also responsible. It is not these girls fault, but really...where were the family and friends who were raising them? Obviously not responsible for them.. Larry's question is a good question to be pondering but needs to be looked at in an extended family system. I do have sympathy for the families whoever they are and I know this is not something they will probably never be able to deal with. All I can say is just trust in God or what you in your hearts believe. "

" larry apparently you are not form an indian reservation.. cause if you were you would know that every body on the reservation is related we all take care of the children... no matter who's they are. if you are so worried about why they did not call the girls in missing when was the last time you called the police or parents for that matter to let them know there were children that were not home. "

" larry apparently you are not form an indian reservation.. cause if you were you would know that every body on the reservation is related we all take care of the children... no matter who's they are. if you are so worried about why they did not call the girls in missing when was the last time you called the police or parents for that matter to let them know there were children that were not home. "

" Have to AGREE with Larry. 13 14 & 15 years old - missing for an extended period of time. It makes you wonder where were the parents (three sets of parents to be exact). And as far as you who list yourself as "hello" It should not matter if one lives on the reservation or elsewhere... it is NOT the community duty to see to it that our children are safe. It is parenting that is important. These days parents are just not as involved as they should be...it is that lax behaviour that makes communities everywhere rise up and be forced to be the parents. It doesn't matter what racial creed you are from... we need to quit being lazy parents and quit expecting our communities to raise our children. "

" Obviously, some people don't get comments I made. I believe there is racism going on here toward "Larry." Commenters are thinking he is obviously not of any ethnic background except caucasian (maybe he is Indian himself). I believe Larry is right again in what he pondered...where were parents/anyone who should have been watching these kids. I think the only reason anonymous and hello haven't slammed me is that I'm a minority woman. Really, if everyone is related why were no relations watching these kids. I think someone is trying to not be responsible when they should have been responsible and this tragedy could have been possible averted. So...where was the extended family who was keeping an eye on these kids.?Also, my daughter was late coming home from a library ONCE (we lived in an urban setting). I was calling all over and even called the police and hospitals. I bet Larry is the type of person from his comments that he might do the same. I detect racism with the obviously you are not from the reservation. Sorry, whoever you writers are, you can't shove this off on people outside the reservation. One of the things I learned about being raised Baptist is that God expects us to be responsible. Being responsible is taking care of our children and not letting them do harm to themselves, get into things they should not be getting into, or not watch them so someone else can harm them. The last two comments (and for some reason they are the same but from two different people?) is not on track when it comes to responsibility. I think anonymous and hello should be then looking at the PRIOITIES of everyone related. I don't know how many people live on the resevation, but it must be thousands, There must be thousands of people then who should have had their prioities straight! God rest these little children. "

" Great comments Jumilla. People do let race get in the way of good judgement-on both sides.
I am sick about the way this is getting handled. I bet if these three girls had instead been wolves, everyone would be up in arms, lawsuits filed, and someone would be held accountable. instead it seems no-one cares. That's why I posted several times in a row, to get the story back on the front page. "

" Tribal members here on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation extend our heart felt condolences to the families and relatives of these young girls. "

" I feel compelled to ask this question?! is my reservation safe at night? Is our housing projects safe? When will we the tribal people know if our homes are safe, backyards, roads, local hang outs that our teeangers sometimes hang out safe? I have family that stay at the Beaver Creek housing, and we used to always take our young daugthers for a couple of hours...but haven't since the Horrible discovery...i'm very worried! "

" No your reservation is not safe why are you being compelled to ask. You know as well as many others Beaver Creek is gang oriented, meth oriented, domestic violence oriented weapon oriented. Are you asking a rhetorical question or what. I wouldn't take any kid to Beaver Creek housing. "

" Maybe the girls were having a sleepover and the parents knew where they were. Two girls in Oklahoma were killed and there is nothing but support and a lot of media coverage for their families. Not to diminish that tragedy, but no one is blaming their parents. When its Indians, and on the Resservation, the assumption seems to be that the girls were up to no good and the parents weren't properly supervising. That is racist. "

" I agree with Amy - while this particular area does have problems... so do a lot of other communities in Wyoming and in our Nation. Gangs/meth/domestic violence are matters that are now prevalent in our society. It is how we all choose to deal with them that constitutes if an area is deemed safe. I personally know of persons whom live off of the reservation - whom make over 50k in a year, live in great neighborhoods who have one or more of these problems in their own households. I think that if you took your children to Beaver Creek Housing you should pay close attention to your children. But - that is something you should do anyway as a parent. We as a society need to be more proactive when it comes to making sure our children are safe in all areas. "

" What is going on with this case? Have there been any updates as to what happened? I know the autopsy report must have been completed by now. I am really interested in what happened and haven't heard anything about this in a week. "

" Jen, please read some of the back stories. The girls had been gone for a while, no one knew where they were. If they were at a sleepover, then someone would have known including the haouse where they were sleeping over at. This is something that goes on out here, I worked at a reservation school up until two years ago. Parents and family just are not aware enough to know where their kids are. This is nothing new. Also, if you look at the comments by a grandfather (I think) of one of the girls, he tells about a party they knew was going on. Don't you think it unusual that young kids would be missing for so long, then finally discovered in another home (and by who) after they had been deceased for quite a while? Doesn't this make you think "what was going on?" "

" Hank: Front page on the Ranger yesterday, the coroner said things were inconclusive and he has to wait until other repoerts come back which should take about four or five weeks. I don't know if the Riverton Ranger has up to date articles on its website, but this is what was in the paper yesterday. I think people are being pretty tight lipped about that party that went on, hopefully the sheriff and police are looking into that. But, like everthing else on the rez, people will not give info so as to save their own rears. "

" The Wind River Reservation gets blame and credit for alot of things it didnt do...When will everyone realize that problems like this exist in each and every persons back yard? The father in Oklahoma went looking within a half an hour after the girls left and that still wasnt in time to protect them. I agree that someone should have known where the three girls were yet maybe someone DID. Just because you know thier location doesnt mean they know the whereabouts of each lurking psycho. There are many criminally minded out there-On and OFF the REZ that are continually allowed to reenter society. Solid parenting and good judgement are a given neccessity FOR EVERYONE-It does exist on the Rez-As a non enrolled tribal memeber I see that the problem around here is the only attention that our REZ gets in the media are the negative's. Face the reality that people posses a morbid fascination and are not interested in the positive-Stop pointing fingers and show the families some respect-No one knows what really happened yet-even the parents-Let the families focus on healing instead of defending themselves from a bunch of accusations from strangers who have no idea what it is like for kids out here. "

" Thanks Jennifer. I guess I'll just have to wait to get the details of this tragedy. "

" Juneau do you know what you're typing? I would imagine that the father in Oklahoma was looking in the wrong place. Didn't it take place near Riverton? Also, we don't know what happened, as you said, so I wouldn't automatically blame some psycho. You should really read what you are writing before you send it out for the general public. "

" I guess we're into denial again? There have been many posts stating that yes anything can happen, but with better paranting, less can happen. There are some parents "on the rez" that are solid parents. But, many who aren't because it isn't a priority, But, the problems on the reservation are a reality, they are not a myth and they are not because of anyone except those who create the problems, those who stand by and do nothing, and those who are in denial. Good parenting/grandparenting/foster parenting has nothing to do with poverty or where you live. It has to do with what someone else said -prioities. No one can guarantee their kid is going to be safe, but we can sure teach them to make better choices and to not succumb to pressures and to get themselves out of places that are dangerous. I'm not perfect and when I have family or friends disagree with me or point a finger and say this is not right; I get myself to slow down and stop and evaluate what they say as well as look at me. Also, we do know what it's like for kids on the rez. It's not a whole lot different than a lot of places. It just depends on what you do with your backyard. "

" First of all let me say "you are all very presumptous" I say just wait a few days and you'll know what 'really' happened. In the mean time lets leave the families of "everyone" involved to mourn. There is definately More to this story. "

" It is sad that this did not make national news. My heart goes out to the girls and their families and friends. "

" I had heard that the girls were partying with a relative before they reached the home? It was a family member who was later arrested but the family got him out? Is there any truth to this? There are so many rumors??? "

" We heard so much about the girls Winter Rose and the Whiteplume girl. But what about the third victim she was never mentioned was she buried in Riverton with the other two as well??? Nothing was said about this child. My heart goes out to all three. "

" Perhaps if the Government and others would have left these people alone to live their lives without boundaries and restrictions most of us don't have, and if the Government and others didn't build such crappy housing for these people to live in..by the way, in a place where they designated them to live, these girls may still be with us. Thoughts and prayers to all family and friends, "

" Everyone on the reservatin is realted, you ALL take care of the chidren? Well all of you did a PI$$ poor job of it didn't you? I don't care if you were all related, if MY daughter was not home and I didn't know where she was, I'd found out which relative was "taking care of her". "

" I just wanted to write to all of you people that i hope when the truth comes out will all of you negative hurtfull people help our communty with what ever improvements that we need so that no mother will ever loose a child winter was like my baby i really dont know what happened and yes we did try to find her and had no help from no one not even the wind river police department "

" My deepest thoughts are with the families of the girls. It is easy to rush to judgement based on a few "facts" but remember death and tragedy is no strannger to either the Native nor Non-Native culture. Having traveled widely I am aware of gangs, meth and pill popping and floating pedophile rings that target children. We don't really have all the facts. This can happen anywhere and the remote and rugged terrain of that area makes it easier than the suburban communities with lots of police and fire and cameras around. It is always a tragedy to loose younge children. Generally Aboriginal communities are more tightly knit and helpfull than most middleclass American communities, where the nieghbors don't even know each other. However, the genocide policies of the recent past have damaged many communities and many are too poor to fund adequate police and fire. In some cases, corruption may also play a part. For the record I have heard of white parents who tried to find a missing teen who complained of "lack of help", so I guesse this can happen anywhere. It makes me sick to see how often younge girls are victims. I know mere words cannot comfort the families. They need our love and support not premature or misplaced judgement and blame. "

" It seems that since this has happened everyone has had their own theories, when the truth is that nobody really knows, and maybe nobody will ever know the whole truth about what happened. Everyone should take these families in consideration before coming to their conclusions. "

" Condolences and sympathies from the Oglala Sioux Tribe. It is always an even greater tragedy when our children are taken like that. You and yours are in our prayers. "

" ima miss em' "

" babygirl we will miss you goodbye lex "