Comanche Nation MMIP

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

27-year-old Ricky Dean Killsfirst was found murdered on May 29th, 2000 in Comanche County, Oklahoma. According to the OSBI the case is open and unsolved.

Ricky, who was Sioux and Apache, was found by a group of fishermen in the East Cache Creek outside of Lawton, Oklahoma. Cause of death is undetermined but police believe he was murdered.

Ricky was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on July 2nd, 1972. Unfortunately both of his parents have passed away with no answers in his case. He had five brothers and one sister. Ricky attended Geronimo High School as a teen and was employed with the Sunrise Construction Company. His murder continues to be unsolved 26 years later.

Please call the OSBI at 800-522-8017 with any information in the murder of Ricky Dean Killsfirst. All information is helpful.

*First published October 14th, 2024. Information sourced from public records, public databases, and news archives. 2026 ©Oklahoma Cold Cases

08/21/2026

Stephanie Rae Chase has been missing from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma since May 1st, 1995. She last spoke to her mother then. Stephanie has not been seen since.

Stephanie was 25-years-old at the time of her disappearance. She could also use the names Stephanie Lizarraga or Chasingbear. Stephanie is from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. She was 4'11 and 100 lbs with brown hair and eyes. She has a tattoo of a pink flamingo on her left shoulder. There are no pictures of her publicly available. Stephanie is # MP17418 in NamUs and currently has no comparisons for her DNA/dentals.

Please call the OKCPD at 405-297-1129 with any information in the disappearance of Stephanie Rae Chase, referencing case # 05-72355.

*First published October 14th, 2022. Information sourced from public databases, public records, and news archives. 2026 ©Oklahoma Cold Cases

08/19/2026

Yesterday the Comanche Nation MMIP Department hosted our second Self Defense class with Sensei Gordon. This second hosting was opened to not just Comanche enrolled women but for any tribally enrolled women and girls 13+. We are so honored that we are able to do this for our Native American women. Making sure our loved ones are protected and know how to handle themselves if the need arises is not only one of our goals but one of Sensei Gordon’s missions. We hope to host more of these Self Defense Classes in the future! Keikukan 継空館 thank you so much for your time and effort in helping keep our loved ones safe!

08/18/2026

Join us today!

Join Coanche Nation MMIP for their second part of self defense classes!

08/17/2026

Mark your calendars!

08/11/2026

Updated flyer
MMIP Self-Defense Class.

07/30/2026

Please join us for our 2nd Self-Defense Class hosted at Keikukan Martial Arts School.

Link to Register:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/ComancheNation/ComancheNationMissingMurderedIndigenousPeople?qr

07/13/2026

65-year-old Francis "Butch" Gabriel Gomez has been missing from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma since February 27th, 2022. He has an unspecified medical condition and his family is concerned for his well being.

Francis left the family home on foot on February 27th, 2022. He was last seen on March 11th, 2022 at a 7-11 located at SE 66th and I-35 in Oklahoma City. He has never returned home.

Francis is described as a Native male, specifically of the Taos Pueblo, with graying hair and brown eyes. He was last known to be 5'2 and 153 lbs. Francis was last seen wearing a black jacket and jeans. He is listed in NamUs as # MP90522 and there are zero comparisons for his DNA/dentals.

Please contact the OKCPD at 405-297-1129, referencing case # 22-16176, with any information in the whereabouts of Francis "Butch" Gabriel Gomez.

*Information sourced from online flyers, public databases, and public records. ©Oklahoma Cold Cases