The person at the center of this case
Lyle Hunter Long Warrior Jr.
Missing Person · Open
32 years waiting · since 1994
Missing Person: Lyle Hunter Long Warrior Jr.
Justice for Lyle Hunter Long Warrior Jr. — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Lyle near the Missouri River at the railroad bridge, and was he alone or with others?
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witness
Lead #2What exactly did the witnesses observe that led them to believe he fell into the river?
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evidence
Lead #3Despite extensive underwater and ground searches, no remains or personal items were ever recovered—could he have survived?
On May 29, 1994, five-year-old Lyle Hunter Long Warrior Jr. disappeared near the Missouri River by the railroad bridge in Pierre, South Dakota, after witnesses believed he may have fallen into the water. Despite an immediate and extensive search operation involving law enforcement, search and rescue teams, and community volunteers—including underwater dives and ground searches—no trace of Lyle was ever found. His disappearance remains one of South Dakota's unresolved missing children cases, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any sightings or reports in the days or weeks following his disappearance that were never fully investigated?
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NamUs case MP151181. Missing person: Lyle Hunter Long Warrior Jr..
Last known contact: 1994-05-29 in Pierre, Hughes, SD. Circumstances: On May 29, 1994, Lyle Long Warrior was reported missing after he was last seen near the Missouri River by the railroad bridge in Pierre, South Dakota.
Witnesses believed he may have fallen into the river, prompting an immediate and extensive search operation. Local law enforcement, search and rescue teams, and community volunteers conducted coordinated efforts, including underwater dives and ground searches along the riverbanks and surrounding terrain.
Despite several days of intensive searching, no trace of Lyle was found, and his remains have never been recovered. His disappearance remains unresolved.
Demographics: 5 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 3 ft 0 in, 40 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Bureau of Indian Affairs | BO25034115.
Timeline of Events
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1994-05-29
Lyle Long Warrior Jr. reported missing
Five-year-old Lyle was last seen near the Missouri River by the railroad bridge in Pierre, South Dakota. Witnesses believed he may have fallen into the river.
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1994-05-29
Search and rescue operations begin
Law enforcement, search and rescue teams, and community volunteers conducted coordinated efforts including underwater dives and ground searches along the riverbanks and surrounding terrain for several days.
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Case Information
Incident:May 29, 1994
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 29, 1994
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6053412123
You can remain anonymous