Lloyd Bald Eagle, a 61-year-old man from Rapid City, South Dakota, went missing on November 1, 2022. He was last known to be in Rapid City and was described as having grey hair, brown eyes, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall, and having an injury to one of his legs that required medical attention. The Rapid City Police Department and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Justice Services Missing and Murdered Unit have been actively seeking information to assist with the ongoing search.
In February 2024, unidentified human remains were discovered in a culvert along Lacrosse Street in Rapid City. These remains were sent for DNA testing, and it was confirmed that they belonged to Lloyd Bald Eagle. The case was officially closed on October 16, 2024, after forensic testing revealed no indication of foul play in his death. The authorities expressed gratitude to the BIA Missing and Murdered Unit for their assistance in the investigation.
The investigation into Lloyd Bald Eagle's disappearance and subsequent identification of his remains highlights the ongoing efforts to address missing and murdered Indigenous people. The Rapid City Police Department and the BIA continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward and assist in their efforts to provide closure to affected families.Last Seen: Nov 1, 2022
