08/23/2023
Jessica Masker, age 24(now 34), was reported missing on April 15, 2013, after leaving her cousin’s home to walk to a nearby gas station at Washington and Emerson on the east side of Indianapolis. I went to highschool with her, although I didn't really know her very well. It's been over 10 years and no one has seen or heard from Jessica.
Posted by Jessica's sister Ashley
Question’s some people ask about my missing sister Jessica Masker
What we want other people to know about Jessica?
I get asked this question often; I want people to know she’s not out there by her own choice. Jessica would never willingly leave her kids. She was always on social media on the phone - always connected with her friends and family. Also, Jessica is amazing and truly wonderful to be around. Her smile lights up the whole room. People that only have seen her missing posters have this vision of her, but she is so much more than that. You have to meet her to understand.
How it impacts us that Jessica is still missing?
It impacts us all differently; it’s hard. The not knowing is the hardest. It’s horrible. We’re living a nightmare. Some days I can talk about Jessica, some days, I can’t stop crying. I think we all hold onto our memories of her and pray someone will give us a lead to find her safe or come forward with what happened to her. She’s not just a missing person. She’s my sister.
Why are we still getting people’s attention to Jessica’s case?
We are still trying to get everyone’s attention because Jessica is still missing, and we have no answers. We want her home safe or to at least have closure. Asking for closure breaks my heart into unrepairable pieces, and I can barely even say it. It’s been ten years, and I still haven’t talked to or seen my best friend. We want everyone to know we will never give up until she’s home.
And how it affects us with it being ten years?
It’s so hard. There are so many things Jessica has missed out on, and this isn’t her. I want to pick the phone up and call her. I smell or hear something, and I either break down sobbing or smile from ear to ear because it’s a memory I’ll forever cherish with her. But what if we never get to make more memories with her? I didn’t get enough time with her. None of us did. It’s not right. It makes us hold onto our kids and watch our surroundings so much more than we ever would because Jessica vanished. It’s not okay. We need her back home.
Who is Jessica, and why do we miss her so much?
Jessica is an amazing person; she’s strong, she’s smart, and she’s beautiful. She’s talented at dancing and skating. She’s my big sister and best friend. I can’t explain how much we miss her. It’s indescribable. Not many understand what it's like to have someone so close to them just vanish. No answers, no clues, and no peace. We miss her so much we can’t describe it. I have her blanket, I took it from her room at my parent's house after she went missing. I used to sleep with it every single night. I felt like Jessica was protecting me in a way, now when my kids or Justin bring Jessica's blanket to my bed, I either hold it tight or cry. Sometimes I put it up if I can’t hold myself together. Or I hold it tight and go to sleep. I catch myself re-watching videos of Jessica I have on my phone because it’s all I have. It’s how I see and hear her. It's all I have left.
Her family faithfully hangs missing posters all throughout Indy. Here are some that have been around since she vanished.
Please share these posters to help find Jessica!! If you have seen her or know anything about her disappearance please call impd missing persons, or visit http://www.crimetips.org/sitemenu.aspx?ID=655&P=missing You can remain anonymous!