If the land above the burial site were to be developed, grazed over, or otherwise affected, the burial itself might be disturbed without anyone knowing.

Both arguments have genuine force.

The question of whether the knowledge of the location should be expanded — carefully, to specific people with specific commitments — for protective purposes is a question that belongs to the Lakota community to answer.

George Crook, Luther Standing Bear, And The Historical Record

Two figures from the historical record — General George Crook and Luther Standing Bear — offer different kinds of evidence about the period immediately after Crazy Horse’s death.

George Crook was the Army general most directly responsible for the pressure on Crazy Horse that led to his surrender and, indirectly, to his death.