UPDATE
(Issued 7:39 pm (CDT), Monday, July 7, 2025)
Elizabeth Big Crow was recovered safely.
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South Dakota
ENDANGERED MISSING ADVISORY
(Issued 10:33 am (CDT), Monday, July 07, 2025)
Endangered Missing Person Description:
Elizabeth Big Crow, aka – Jackie Big Crow, age 69
Native American female, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 139 pounds, brown eyes, brown hair
last seen wearing pajamas and slippers
wears glasses, has limited mobility due to a stroke, requires constant medical care
In the Company of:
William Big Crow, age 42
Native American male, 6 feet tall, 245 pounds, brown eyes, dark brown hair
Vehicle Description:
2012 Gray, Ford Fusion, SD license plate 9549N, Marine Veteran specialty plates
Details of the incident:
Elizabeth “Jackie” Big Crow is a stroke patient who requires constant medical care. Elizabeth was removed from care in Pine Ridge on July 6th, 2025, by her son, William Big Crow, without the knowledge of other family members.
None of her necessary required medication or equipment was taken with her. It was claimed that Elizabeth was being transported to a medical appointment in Sioux Falls, SD.
It was later determined that no such appointment was scheduled.
Elizabeth is believed to be endangered due to her complex medical needs.
If YOU have seen this Endangered Person, Companion or Vehicle, Call 605-867-5111 Immediately. Do NOT take action to rescue the Endangered Person, CALL IMMEDIATELY
This poster is available on the state Endangered Missing Advisory webpage at http://sd.gov/ema/