Above: Mason, circa 1993
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: March 24, 1993 from Kansas City, Missouri Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: March 20, 1948 Age: 45 years old Height and Weight: 5'6, 140 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Mason wears a partial set of dentures. Her upper and lower molars have been extracted. Mason may use the alias Nadiyyah Muhammed. She may use the last names Marks and/or Brannock and she may spell her name "Larura." Clothing/Jewelry Description: A green and black sweatshirt, black sweatpants, a black coat, black shoes and an Anne Klein watch.
Details of Disappearance
Mason was last seen in Kansas City, Missouri on March 24, 1993. A relative dropped her off at the El Capitan Lounge in the vicinity of Paseo Boulevard and the 1600 block of east 18th Street at 10:30 p.m., so Mason could celebrate her recent birthday.Mason was last seen entering the establishment's owner's vehicle outside the business. The owner, an acquaintance of Mason, told authorities that he dropped her off at the intersection of 18th Street and Highland Avenue shortly afterwards. He claimed that she planned to visit the Mutual Musicians' Foundation in the 1800 block of Highland Avenue during the evening. Mason has never been heard from again.
Investigators said that the owner's statements regarding Mason's disappearance have been inconsistent. Mason was employed as a nursing assistant at the time she went missing. She never picked up her last paycheck. Foul play is suspected in her case, which remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated August 31, 2008; details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Kansas City Police Department
816-234-5136
Kansas City Police Department
The National Center for Missing Adults
Omega 7 Inc.
The Doe Network