Q&A: South Dakota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous People liaison reflects as she departs

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 1,703

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Allison Morrisette isn’t a detective. She’s more of a conduit.

As the state’s liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, Morrisette knows and works with prosecutors, police chiefs and sheriffs all over the state. She also knows the people who operate domestic violence shelters and other social service agencies.

For the families of Native American victims in far-flung corners of South Dakota who feel disconnected from the criminal justice system or lost somewhere …

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