Dawn DeHerrera, a 31-year-old member of the Navajo Nation, was found dead in a massage parlor near Speer and Federal Boulevard in Denver on January 2, 2003. She had last been seen alive in December 2002. Responding officers described the circumstances as suspicious and the death was officially classified as a homicide.

Friends and family remember Dawn for her kindness, love of music, and for performing Native American dances. Her best friend recalled how Dawn often gave her own lunch to people experiencing homelessness and that Dawn’s favorite phrase was ’It’s all good, sista.’ Despite the homicide classification, no one has been identified or arrested in connection with her death and the case has gone cold.

Anyone who knew Dawn, saw her in December 2002, or has information about the area around Speer and Federal Boulevard on or before January 2, 2003, is asked to come forward.