What is Murder in Big Horn (TV) About?
Murder in Big Horn is a thought-provoking docuseries set against the backdrop of Big Horn County, Montana, a region plagued by the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). The series presents a nuanced examination of the issue by capturing personal accounts and perspectives from tribal members and local officials. It features in-depth conversations with Native families who have been directly affected, Native journalists who have reported on these matters, and law enforcement officers tasked with investigating the disappearances and homicides. The documentary aspires to shed light on systemic issues and historical factors contributing to the MMIW epidemic while providing a platform for voices often marginalized in the broader discourse. The series stands as an important testament to the communities grappling with this epidemic, a venue for untold stories, and a call to awareness and action addressing this tragic and ongoing injustice.
The first episode of Murder in Big Horn aired on February 05, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on February 19, 2023.