Memorial for Emily Pike removed as homicide remains unsolved

A memorial honoring 14-year-old Emily Pike was removed from an intersection in Mesa, Arizona, where it had stood for months following the discovery of her remains, according to CrimeOnline. The memorial was located near Mesa Drive and McKellips Road, close to where Pike was last seen alive. City of Mesa officials said they were not involved in removing the memorial, according to the report.

CrimeOnline reported that the property owner removed the memorial because it was placed without permission and stored the items for retrieval. Supporters returned to the site Jan. 2 and replaced some items, saying the memorial helps keep attention on the unsolved case. Pike’s remains were found in February, though some have never been recovered. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $75,000 for information leading to an arrest, with additional rewards announced by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and the San Carlos Apache Tribe, according to CrimeOnline.