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Name: Ranelle Rose Bennett (“Tiny”)
Age When Missing: 33
Last Seen: June 15, 2021
Location: Hogback, New Mexico
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo Nation
Case Type: Endangered Missing Person
NamUs: MP86748
Status: Still Missing

Ranelle last visited her mother while discussing plans for her daughter’s upcoming tenth birthday. Before leaving, she reportedly hugged her mother unusually long and appeared tearful. Ranelle later missed the birthday celebration and stopped communicating with her two children, despite previously calling or texting them every day.

Her family reported her missing on June 21, but the report reportedly was not entered into law-enforcement databases until days later. Approximately three months afterward, relatives searching north of Shiprock found Ranelle’s sweater and shoes. Police collected the items, but no publicly disclosed testing results have explained how they arrived there.

Who last independently confirmed seeing Ranelle after June 15? Were the clothing and shoes examined for DNA, soil, or environmental evidence? Could renewed searches around the discovery site—or analysis of her phone activity—clarify her movements?

Ranelle remains publicly listed as missing, and a NamUs record was created in May 2026, providing renewed visibility for the case. No arrest or confirmed resolution has been announced. Anyone with credible information should contact the Navajo Nation Police Department’s Shiprock District.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/ranelle-bennett/

Asking the important question here. Which do you pick? Any interesting memories?

I'll start. Shasta reminds me of summers at my grandma's house, herding sheep, playing with my cousins, catching june bugs, and watering the corn, melons and squash by hand. Happy times.

From Arlyssa D. Becenti: Farmington attorney Justin Jones and Navajo Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley emerged as the top vote-getters in the crowded primary for Navajo Nation president July 21, far outpacing incumbent President Buu Nygren, who has faced numerous controversies in his first term.

Radmilla Cody, A Beautiful Dawn lyrics

English translation of Navajo song from Lakota enthusiast facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/7thgeneration1111/videos/-a-beautiful-dawn-by-radmilla-codycody-is-an-navajo-award-winning-singer-and-ant/1308000912569809/

Navajo Lyrics translated:

>In a serene state, the dawn comes,

>In a sacred state, the dawn comes

>The dawn comes upon Mother Earth,

>With all good things, the dawn comes

>Dawn comes upon the wide open spaces,

>Dawn comes upon the mountains

>The dawn brings prayers and songs,

>The dawn brings the bluebird

>I am all rested in the early dawn,

>My whole being is all rested in the dawn

>The dawn brings the thinking process

>The dawn brings the planning process

>The dawn brings life from here forward,

>The dawn also brings forth spirituality

>The dawn brings long life happiness,

>The dawn brings life until old age.

More on Radmilla Cody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EulBGzsTQ6g

Another song of hers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pn5kZOyIrM&pp=ygURcmFkbWlsbGEgY29keSBzdW4%3D

‘​​Shí Naashá’ by Radmilla Cody featuring Mattee Jim and Stella Martin: "Please allow us to present the collaborative work of many hearts: ‘​​Shí Naashá’ by Radmilla Cody featuring Mattee Jim and Stella Martin."

If I recall correctly from surveys I looked up years ago, 5% of Black Americans have Native American ancestry, compared to approximately 1% of White Americans.

My review of an English translation of the Navajo Creation Myth book, "Dine bahane’: The Navajo Creation Story" which was paraphrased by Professor Paul G. Zolbrod: https://jarinjove.com/2023/10/13/dine-bahane-zolbrod/

https://navajotimes.com/ae/culture/navajo-performer-keeps-traditions-culture-alive-through-song-and-dance/

With primary election less than a week away (July 21, 2026), what are your thoughts on candidates and the Navajo Nation Presidential election? I have my own opinions, but I would like to hear the thoughts of other voters.

On this day, June 1, 1868, Navajo Naat'áanii signed a treaty with United States. All the enemies were against us, and they did their best to remove us from this earth. However, by the nahat'á, sacrifice and tsodizin of our beloved zází, we survived; we came home. We are the fruition of their dream. It is a gift to exist, to experience this beautiful earth as a Navajo. We have unique thought and language, and the gods (holy people) love us for it. We are their holy child and their holy grandchild. Take this day to love your life, love your loved ones, be kind, and appreciate the sacrifices of our ancestors. For the benediction of our prayer has become: Shí lá yiisdziih! (Behold, I am alive!)