Princeton, Texas Amber Alert: Law enforcement searching for 14-year-old Ja'Myra Strawder

A Texas DPS bulletin states the girl may be with 34-year-old Lee Carter III.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Amber Alert issued for 14-year-old girl last seen outside of Dallas

PRINCETON, Texas (KTRK) -- A 14-year-old girl has gone missing and may be in danger, according to an Amber Alert activated on Tuesday evening.

According to a Texas Department of Public Safety bulletin, Ja'Myra Strawder was last seen at 12:38 p.m. Tuesday in the 1600 block of Twin Hills Way in Princeton, which is on the outskirts of Dallas.

The girl is believed to be with a 34-year-old man, Lee Carter III, and they may be riding in a Mercedes sedan, the bulletin states.

Authorities did not disclose their relationship.

Here are the descriptions provided by Texas DPS:

Ja'Myra Strawder, left, was last seen June 13, 2023, in Princeton, Texas. She may be with Lee Carter III, right.
Ja'Myra Strawder, left, was last seen June 13, 2023, in Princeton, Texas. She may be with Lee Carter III, right.
Texas DPS

Ja'Myra Strawder

  • Age: 14 years old
  • Race: Black
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Hair: Black
  • Weight: 140 lbs.
  • Height: 5 feet 7 inches
  • Clothing description: Last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, gray sweatpants with a white stripe, and black house shoes

Suspect: Lee Carter III


  • Age: 34 years old
  • Race: Black
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Hair: Black
  • Weight: 203 lbs.
  • Height: 6 feet
  • Clothing description: Last seen unknown clothing with tattoos

Vehicle

  • Make: Mercedes
  • Year: 2014
  • License State: Texas
  • Color: Black
  • License Number: RNS-2973

Anyone who has seen the girl, the suspect or the vehicle is urged to report information to the Princeton Police Department at 972-736-3901.

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