The Federal Bureau of Investigation has recently put forth a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in the death of 8-year-old Maleeka "Mollie" Boone. According to ABC15, Boone's body was discovered on January 16 near Coalmine, within Navajo Nation territory, after she had been reported missing the previous day.
To further intensify its efforts, the FBI has also issued a Turquoise Alert — a system specifically designed to quickly disseminate information regarding missing or abducted Indigenous individuals — when Boone was initially reported missing. The FBI has disclosed that Boone was last seen leaving a family member's home around 4:15 p.m. on January 15 to return to her own home, both of which are located in close proximity within the same neighborhood. Her body was subsequently found in a nearby field at approximately 8:30 a.m. the following day.
As investigations persist and the cause of death remains undisclosed, the community has been urged to come forward with any pertinent information. The FBI has made a tipline available at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), and information can also be submitted through their local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or online through their official tip form.
Additionally, the tragic incident of Boone's death was featured among the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com in their nightly roundup for Thursday, January 22, 2026. The case has attracted significant attention and continues to serve as a solemn reminder of the vulnerabilities that afflict communities and the continued efforts to address crimes involving Indigenous persons. Authorities are to continue to encourage anyone with any knowledge of the circumstances leading to Boone's death to step forward.
