Claudia Ann Lucero - a teenage murder victim in Mesa, Arizona

Claudia Lucero

Claudia Ann Lucero, age 14, died on December 5 or December 6, 2013, in Mesa, Arizona.

Claudia's body was found in a dumpster outside an apartment complex in that city.

She was last seen at about 6.30 am on December 5, 2013, at her Mesa home. The girl's mother reported her as a possible runaway at 10 pm that day, and her body turned up in the dumpster about two hours later.

Alex Anthony Madrid, age 31, has been arrested in connection with the death of

Alex Madrid

Claudia. Alex Madrid was the boyfriend of Claudia's mother.

Alex Madrid is facing charges of murder, kidnapping, sexual assault and other charges. Apparently, he had lived with Claudia and her mother until a few weeks ago. He was kicked out of the apartment when he allegedly touched Claudia wrongly. She didn't like Alex and didn't want him around her home.

Claudia attended Westwood High School. Her friends at school stated that she excelled in her studies, was friendly to everyone and had a sense of humor.

Friends and loved ones also describe Claudia as talkative, friendly, and just starting to figure out what she wanted to do with her life. She liked hip hop music, fashion and make-up.

Claudia is survived by many loving friends and family members, including her mother and her brother, Ricky Lucero. 

Angels of God, pray for Claudia
and for all who die as teenagers

Pray for all who die at age 14. They didn't get a chance to live.  They are only kids, after all. 

God save us from the Lost Ones, who bring death to our World. 

God save us from those who hunt and stalk us.

Pray for justice for Claudia.  

Pray that Claudia is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.