Mesa park installs permanent memorial for slain 14-year-old Emily Pike

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Mesa park installs permanent memorial for slain 14-year-old Emily Pike

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Published on Mar 3, 2026, 12:58:41 PM
Total time: 00:00:49

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City officials teamed up with tribal leaders and community members to commemorate a permanent memorial to slain teen Emily Pike in Mesa on Monday.

The permanent memorial installation is up at Fitch Park near Center and Eighth streets.

The tribute includes a granite plaque with Emily’s photo, an engraved memorial bench and a newly planted Red Push Pistache tree.

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