Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

“Over the years, ever since the bill has been passed, I feel like a lot of entities, as well as close families that have lost their loved ones are willing to finally speak up,” said Ashley’s father, Scotty Barr.

A Kotzebue man has pleaded guilty to the 2018 murder and sexual abuse of 10-year-old Ashley Johnson-Barr. The accused faces a prison sentence of up to 99 years.

The Alaska Senate last week unanimously passed a bill to establish Ashley Johnson-Barr Day.