Sakeera Stokes, a 19-year-old resident of Somerset, was tragically killed in a violent incident involving her boyfriend, Dane Ellis.
On the day she planned to end their relationship, Ellis, 22, was charged with fatally shooting and strangling Stokes.
The investigation into her disappearance led to the discovery of her body in the trunk of a car parked at a North Brunswick apartment complex two months after she went missing.
An autopsy revealed that Stokes had been shot once in the head and strangled.
Stokes resided with her grandparents and left their home on March 15 to meet a friend.
According to Middlesex County prosecutors, she confided in her friend about her intention to break up with Ellis that night.
The prosecutors believe that Stokes was killed on that day in Franklin Township.
However, not much is known about Stokes beyond these tragic circumstances, including her background, personal life, or relationship history.
The murder weapon has not been located, leaving unanswered questions about the specifics of the crime.
