Thelma Conroy-Rios
Thelma Conroy-Rios | |
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| Born | Thelma Rae Charging Bear Conroy Rios May 17, 1945 |
| Died | February 9, 2011 (aged 65) |
| Resting place | Pine Lawn Memorial Park |
| Nationality | American Indian |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Years active | 1973–2011 |
| Organization(s) | American Indian Movement PIE Patrol |
| Known for | Participant in the murder of AIM Activist Anna Mae Aquash |
| Spouse | Harry Hill (ex-husband) |
| Children | 5 |
Thelma Conroy-Rios was a Native American activist. She is perhaps best known for her involvement in the Wounded Knee incident and for her involvement in the murder of fellow American Indian Movement activist Anna Mae Aquash. Rios was initially charged with murder but later agreed to a plea deal and pleaded guilty to accessory in the kidnapping of Aquash and was sentenced to five years in prison.