Lona Beckley

Lona Tiana Beckley is a friend who plays many a role to the Hunter family. To Murdoc, she's a motherly figure, although she's 33, which is 8 years older than Murdoc. To Karla, she's like an older sister. To Sonya, she's an able bodied worker and a third child. During Murdoc and Karla's childhood, she was a teenage babysitter while their mother worked late or was at a dinner with her husband.

Lona wouldn't spend much time with the two siblings, only seeing this as a job. However, one day when she was studying for her entrance into the LAPD academy, Murdoc, age 11, began looking over her shoulder to see what she was doing. Lona was so engrossed in her books and paperwork, she didn't notice him until she made a mistake and Murdoc pointed it out. After correcting it, she noticed how complicated the problem was, and was shocked at how someone at his age could solve it. Murdoc then began to ask questions about the test, wondering why such math problems would be on a test for the police academy. This lead to their first real conversation.

One day, Murdoc had detention and couldn't get Karla, so Lona was asked to do it. Although reluctant at first, Sonya said that it would be good to bond with both children instead of just Murdoc. Also, she would be paid extra. After picking Karla up, she realized that she left important paperwork in the office. Not being able to leave Karla alone without Sonya knowing, she had to take the young 8 year old to her job. Unfortunately, after picking up her workbooks, Lona received a radio call to stop a grand theft auto. With the stolen car within her area, she easily was able to catch and apprehend the thief while waiting for backup to take him in. All the while, Karla was rooting and cheering while the chase was happening.

When everything was finished and they finally returned to the Hunter household, Sonya and Murdoc were waiting outside for the two to arrive. Sonya, although understanding the situation, was still upset, while Murdoc was jealous that Karla got to experience a car chase while he was stuck in detention. This event lead to Karla sneaking away to the LAPD to meet with Lona before going to her martial arts classes.