Rochester police announced yesterday that they had made an arrest in the murder of 16 year old Jakarah Lopez-Moore.
27 year old Reign Tapiato has been charged with second degree murder and is expected to be arraigned on February 24, 2024.
The criminal complaint alleges that Tapiato took Jakarah into a wooded area on August 27, 2023, and shot her in the head. Her body was found on October 14, behind 5 Vanguard Parkway.
Tapiato is currently being held in the Monroe County Jail and expected to be arraigned tomorrow.
The Disappearance of Jakarah Lopez-Moore
16 year old Jakarah Lopez-Moore was last seen leaving her home on Weld Street in Rochester, New York on August 25, 2023. She told her grandmother she would be right back, but never returned.
Her family says it’s unusual for her to leave without contacting anyone.
Investigation
Jakarah’s phone was turned off less than 24 hours after she disappeared. According to her family, her phone last pinged at Clinton and Andrews Streets.
Authorities believe she frequently visits the area of Dewey Avenue and Reynolds Street.
Found Deceased
Jakarah Lopez-Moore was found deceased in the woods behind 5 Vanguard Parkway on October 14, 2023.
Her cause of death was determined to be homicide by the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The POS who killed her needs his nuts cut out.