Tomitka Jurnett-Stewart was found dead in the trunk of her car on April 17. She'd been reported missing by her son, Lawrence Lejon-Jurnett, two days earlier on April 15. The alert asking for the public's help in finding Jurnett-Stewart wasn't sent out immediately.
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced last week a series of new initiatives that she hopes will not only reduce the number of missing D.C. teens, but holistically support them.
Over a dozen District teenagers, ranging in age from 14 to 18—all Black or Hispanic—are missing. Concerned residents held a town hall meeting to question officials.
