Thursday, 3 November 2011

Naomi's Rain: Remembering murdered Cheyenne Arapaho child



Naomi Whitecrow, 2, was murdered by her foster mother, who received only a fine
By Razn Cain
Censored News

OKLAHOMA CITY -- About 100 people gathered at the Oklahoma state capitol to pay tribute to and demand justice for Naomi Whitecrow, a 2-year-old Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal member killed in 2009 while in the care of a foster family. The foster mother, Amy Holder, of Edmond, Oklahoma was found guilty in October of child abuse and after about 10 hours of deliberation the jury recommended a $5,000 fine but no jail time. After word of the jury's recommendation was released, outrage sparked throughout the Indian community as family members, friends, and total strangers struggled to understand how the brutal murder of a child could result in a mere fine.

Formal sentencing was set for November 7th in Guthrie, Oklahoma and  many participants vowed to be present there as well to show support for Naomi. The event coordinator, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune editor Rosemary Stephens, opened the event by introducing Cheyenne and Arapaho Governor Janice Prairie Chief Boswell who welcomed the participants and encourage continued awareness of Naomi's case and the need for stricter laws regarding child abuse.

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