Man Wanted In Killing Of Mother Of 2 In Lawrence On Christmas Arrested In Texas: DA

A 53-year-old man wanted in the murder of a 21-year-old woman at her Lawrence apartment has been arrested in Texas, authorities announced on Friday, Dec. 29.

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Josh Lanier

12/29/2023 4:17 p.m.

Santana Guerrero Temporo will face charges in the death of 21-year-old Diosmary Mejia when he is returned to Massachusetts, the Essex County District Attorney said. Temporo is being held in Texas on a fugitive from justice charge.

Police found Meija's body in her 243 Salem St. apartment after family members called officers to perform a welfare check around 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26. Investigators said her death was an "apparent homicide," but they did not say how she was killed.

Family members told news outlets Mejia has two children.

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