In August 2016, the disappearance of Carla Yellowbird, a mother of seven from Mandan, North Dakota, sent shockwaves through the community. She was last seen in the company of Suna Guy, a male friend, on August 23, 2016, carrying a laundry basket and a duffle bag. However, Carla never returned home, setting off a harrowing chain of events.
The duo was reportedly headed to the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation for what was described as an alleged drug-related mission. Tragically, Carla Yellowbird’s whereabouts remained unknown, and she was officially reported as missing.
Native News Online 1st published:24SEP2016N8V Woman Carla Yellowbird, 27, MurderedSpiritLakeIndianReservation pic.twitter.com/lv8Q7V2Amp
— Ian Pyke (@IanIanpyke) September 5, 2017
It was Suna Guy who eventually confessed to a chilling turn of events that unfolded during their ill-fated journey. His revelation implicated two additional suspects, Dakota Charboneau and Daylin St. Pierre, in connection with Carla Yellowbird’s murder. know more about Suspects charged with Carla Yellowbird’s murder.
According to Suna Guy’s confession, the trio had planned to rob Carla of her money and possessions once they reached the reservation. Their intentions had been communicated on Facebook. However, the tragic incident took a horrifying turn when Daylin St. Pierre accidentally shot Carla Yellowbird at close range, leading to her untimely death. The incident occurred in the early hours of August 24, 2016.
In a shocking twist, Carla Yellowbird’s lifeless body was found concealed in bushes near St. Michael a month after her disappearance, in September. A subsequent autopsy confirmed that she had succumbed to a single gunshot wound to the head. Notably, her personal belongings, including the clothing she had been carrying, were missing.
The chilling case of Carla Yellowbird and the secrets surrounding her disappearance and murder will be explored in an upcoming episode of “Dateline: Unforgettable” on Oxygen. Titled “The Secret of Spirit Lake,” the episode promises to shed light on the relentless pursuit of answers by an advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women. This gripping story became a passion project for Andrea Canning, who looks back on its profound significance.
Viewers can tune in to Oxygen at 8:00 pm ET on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, to delve into the haunting mystery of Carla Yellowbird’s tragic fate and the revelations of the “Secret of Spirit Lake.”
