Authorities in Oklahoma have announced the bodies of Molly Miller and Colt Haynes have been found some thirteen years after they were reported missing
According to police reports Molly Miller and Colt Haynes were involved in a police chase as passengers in the car. The driver of the car would later be arrested however he was not charged in the missing persons case. The vehicle would crash into the woods and the occupants would take off running
Molly Miller and Colt Haynes would call friends to help them get out of the woods. The last call at 9:30am would be the last time anyone heard from them
The DA office is now going to pursue criminal charges against who ever is responsible for the disappearance of Molly Miller and Colt Haynes
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Human remains found in Love County in February have been identified as those of Molly Miller and Colt Haynes, who had been missing for more than 12 years.
The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Missing and Murdered Unit confirmed Monday that the two sets of human remains that had been found during a renewed search in the area between Oswalt Road, Pike Road and Long Hollow Road were positively identified as those of Miller and Haynes. Miller was a Chickasaw Citizen.
“Today’s confirmation represents a meaningful step toward bringing long‑awaited answers in the disappearance of Molly Miller,” said BIA MMU Acting Unit Chief Micah Ware. “Our hearts remain with Molly’s family, and we hope this development provides even a small measure of closure and clarity.”
Miller, 17, and Haynes, 21, disappeared in July of 2013 after the car they were passengers in was involved in a police chase and crashed into the woods in the area near where their remains were found.
Miller and Haynes called friends for help getting out of the woods that night and the next morning until around 9:30 a.m.
No word yet on how they died, but area District Attorney Melissa Handke said her office will be pursuing justice once the investigation is complete.
Over the past twelve years, law enforcement has worked relentlessly to provide answers and closure to these families. The diligent efforts of the BIA, FBI, OSBI, and Chickasaw Lighthorse Police, have brought us closer to understanding what happened to Molly Miller and Colt Haynes. On behalf of my office, I want to thank these officers for their commitment. Over the last several months, my office has been working in conjunction with both Chickasaw Lighthorse Police and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. I have been in contact with the Attorney General’s Office and will be moving forward with this case. Once the investigation has been concluded and the final report submitted to my office, I will present this case to the Multi-County Grand Jury for formal charges. My prayers are with the families today as we seek justice for Colt and Molly.
Melissa Handke
Anyone with information about what may have happened to the two can contact Chickasaw Lighthorse Police at (866) 928-7384 or the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit anonymously at 1 (833) 560-2065. You can also submit confidential tips to the Chickasaw Lighthorse Police online here.
Remains found in February identified as those of missing Molly Miller and Colt Haynes
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs announced the bodies of Molly Miller and Colt Haynes have been identified.
In a press release, the BIA stated its Missing and Murdered unit identified a set of remains that was discovered during a search operation on Feb. 18 as those of Molly Miller, who was a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation who disappeared in 2013. The Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the identification of Miller on March 31, and her family was notified Monday morning.
The press release also stated that the second set of remains were identified as Colt Haynes. His family has been notified as well.
“Today’s confirmation represents a meaningful step toward bringing long-awaited answers in the disappearance of Molly Miller,” BIA MMU Acting Unit Chief Micah Ware said. “Our hearts remain with Molly’s family, and we hope this development provides even a small measure of closure and clarity. The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Missing and Murdered Unit Will continue to pursue every lead and stand with every family we serve as we confront the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis. This effort reflects the Department of the Interior’s unwavering commitment to public safety across Indian Country, and we will not waver in that mission.”
Molly Miller and Colt Haynes went missing in Love County following a high speed pursuit on the evening of July 7, 2013. Their last known contacts, via cell phone, took place on the morning of July 8, 2013.
“Over the past 12 years, law enforcement has worked relentlessly to provide answers and closure to these families,” District Attorney Melissa Handke said. “The diligent efforts of the BIA, FBI, OSBI and Chickasaw Lighthorse Police have brought us closer to understanding what happened to Molly Miller and Colt Haynes. On behalf of my office, I want to thank these officers for their commitment.
“Over the last several months, my office has been working in conjunction with both Chickasaw Lighthorse Police and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. I have been in contact with the Attorney General’s Office and will be moving forward with this case. Once the investigation has been concluded and the final report submitted to my office, I will present this case to the Multi-County Grand Jury for formal charges.
“My prayers are with the families today as we seek justice for Colt and Molly.”
When asked if there was a suspect in the deaths of Miller and Haynes, Handke said she could not comment because it is an open investigation.
The BIA press release said the search in February covered more than 1,000 cares in Love County between Oswalt Road, Pike Road and Long Hollow Road. The search area had not previously been examined and was identified after new information emerged and access to the land was obtained.
The operation involved multiple agencies including the FBI, Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Examiner, Chickasaw Nation Emergency Management and Texas Search and Rescue.
The press release stated authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
“The Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department remains steadfast in its commitment to pursuing answers in all cases involving our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons,” Chickasaw Nation Commissioner of Tribal Law Enforcement Randy Wesley said. “Through continued collaboration with our partner agencies, we are grateful to have reached a point where we can help bring a measure of resolution to the families. We appreciate the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ partnership and support throughout this process.”
