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 a five-year-old alone near the railroad bridge and Missouri River?
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evidence
Lead #2Were underwater search efforts exhaustive enough to rule out the river as the location of remains?
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witness
Lead #3What exactly did witnesses observe that led them to believe he fell into the river?
On May 29, 1994, five-year-old Lyle Hunter Long Warrior Jr. disappeared near the Missouri River railroad bridge in Pierre, South Dakota. Witnesses believed he may have fallen into the river, triggering an extensive search involving law enforcement, rescue teams, and community volunteers, including underwater dives along the riverbanks. Despite intensive efforts over several days, no trace of Lyle has ever been found, and his case remains unsolved after more than three decades.
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clue
Lead #4Has the river been searched again with modern technology since 1994?
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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
Local law enforcement, search and rescue teams, and community volunteers conducted coordinated search efforts including underwater dives and ground searches along riverbanks and surrounding terrain over several days.
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Case Information
Incident:May 29, 1994
Last Updated:June 5, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 29, 1994
Last Updated:June 5, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6053412123
You can remain anonymous