The Brief
- Supporters rebuilt a roadside memorial for Emily Pike at a Mesa intersection Friday after a property owner removed the tribute, sparking a debate over the site’s future as her 2025 murder remains unsolved.
- Federal investigators are offering a $175,000 reward for information regarding Pike’s death, with supporters arguing the memorial is a vital tool to keep the case in the public eye.
MESA, Ariz. – The roadside memorial for Emily Pike, whose dismembered remains were found inside trash bags nearly a year ago, was rebuilt Friday after the property owner removed the tribute and placed it in a nearby bin.
What we know:
The memorial sits at the intersection of Mesa Drive and McKellips Road, the last place Pike was seen alive in January 2025. Her remains were discovered near Globe the following month, but her murder remains unsolved.…