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Where is Jermain Charlo? Roxy screening highlights MMIW crisis

The Roxy held a screening and post-show discussion for the disappearance of Jermain Charlo.
48 Hours: Where is Jermain Charlo?
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MISSOULA — It was a full house Thursday night at the Roxy Theater in Missoula for a screening of the CBS 48 Hours special: Where is Jermain Charlo?

The show highlights Charlo, an Indigenous woman, who disappeared in Missoula in June of 2018.

The audience watched the hour-long program and then participated in a panel discussion.

Watch related coverage: A conversation with CBS News 48 Hours reporter Michelle Miller about the Jermain Charlo special:

CBS News 48 Hours reporter Michelle Miller discusses Jermain Charlo special

The panel consisted of family members, investigators, and 48 Hours producer, Stephen McCain.

"We have been looking to do an MMIW story for years," McCain said.

The group shared updates on the case with Detective Guy Baker telling the crowd that when the program originally aired, it led to several leads.

Panel of four: Stephen McCain, Valenda Underwood, Guy Baker, Brittany Williams
Panel of four: Stephen McCain, Valenda Underwood, Guy Baker, Brittany Williams

The special was released in October, but the family believes its continued exposure could lead to a break in the case.

The family says they are appreciative of people’s interest in finding out what happened to Jermain.

"[People helped us] search the mountain in God awful weather, in hot weather. So many people that didn't even know Jermain and for us as a family, that means more than anybody will ever know," said Valenda Underwood, Jermain's aunt, who was also on the panel.

Watch related coverage: Missing woman Jermain Charlo's family pleased with national spotlight on case

Missing woman Jermain Charlo's family pleased with national spotlight on the case

She told the audience they will never stop looking for her.

"I don't care if I'm 80 years old," she said.

You can read more about the 48 Hours episode on Jermain Charlo here.