On July 13, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Omaha, Nebraska, resulting in the deaths of Lisa Cannon, 55, and Marquesha Cannon, 30. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office received a call for a welfare check at a residence near 89th Court and Newport Plaza around 8:52 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the bodies of the two women inside the home.
Investigators quickly ruled the deaths as homicides and launched an investigation.
Following the discovery, law enforcement identified and apprehended a suspect, 22-year-old Fernandez Mason. He was arrested and booked into the Douglas County Department of Corrections on suspicion of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of use of a weapon to commit a felony.
The incident has deeply affected the local community, particularly the family of the victims and the suspect. A sister of Fernandez Mason, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed her shock and disbelief at the situation. She described her brother as her best friend and wondered why he didn't reach out to her if he was in distress. The family is left grappling with questions about what led to this tragic event.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Lisa and Marquesha Cannon. They have encouraged anyone with information about the incident to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's tip line at 444-6000. The sheriff's office has emphasized that these tips can be made anonymously and may lead to a cash reward for information that aids in the investigation.
