Janeecia Shanae Nene Mason, 19, was found dead under a bridge at 350 Precinct Line Road in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 23, 2023. Her family reported her missing on March 19 after she was last seen on March 17 in Dallas. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner determined she died of multiple gunshot wounds and ruled the death a homicide.

Investigators say Mason was believed to have been working as a sex worker and was last seen entering a red Chevrolet Monte Carlo on March 17. Surveillance footage and cell phone data tracked that vehicle through parts of Dallas. Police arrested 29-year-old Joseph Aparicio on March 30, 2023; he was charged with murder. A swab from the front passenger seat of Aparicio’s red Monte Carlo tested positive for blood, and women’s clothing matching what Mason was last seen wearing was recovered from his bedroom. Authorities allege Aparicio shot Mason and later moved her body to the bridge location.

Mason’s family held a funeral for her in Louisiana. Her mother continues to seek closure and urges anyone with information to come forward.