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Veneashia Ann Yazzie

Case from Dennehotso, AZ dated Sep 01, 1996

Victim Details

Veneashia Ann Yazzie

Female

Native American / American Indian

Dennehotso

AZ

1996-09-01

15

Veneashia

Ann Yazzie

07/17/2026

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In the quiet community of Dennehotso, Arizona, a devastating series of events unfolded within the Yazzie family home on September 1, 1996. A 15-year-old female named Veneashia Yazzie, along with her three younger sisters, Jazann, 13; Cara, 8; and Nathalie, 5, were fatally shot. Their brother, 11-year-old Rhyan, was seriously injured in the attack but managed to survive by pretending to be deceased. The children's mother was away visiting relatives at the time of the incident.

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  • SHOOTING OF 5 CHILDREN BEING PROBED - Deseret News
  • Arizona Man Convicted of Killing Children - Los Angeles Times
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    I wanted to take a moment to talk about Johnny and Lilie Yazzie. I can't imagine the heartbreak they... ...Read More
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