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Whispering Wind Spirit Bear

Case from York, PA dated May 03, 2021

Victim Details

Whispering Wind Spirit Bear

Female

Native American / American Indian

York

PA

2021-05-03

41

Whispering

Wind Spirit Bear

06/29/2026

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An Indigenous woman, 41-year-old Whispering Wind Bear Spirit, died on May 4, 2021, after being shot during a home invasion in York, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred the night before, around 11:25 p.m., on the 300 block of Smyser Street. Bear Spirit, who also was known as Jennifer Jean Makos, was transported to a local hospital where she underwent emergency surgery, but ultimately succumbed to a single gunshot wound to the torso.

The tragic event unfolded when several individuals attemp ...
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  • pennlive: Person shot to death in York City ID’d: coroner
  • pennlive: One person shot dead overnight in central Pa. home
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