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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Arizona's Maricopa County investigates possible homicide of two teenagers found shot in Tonto National Forest
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in Arizona is investigating the deaths of Pandora Kjolsrud , 18, and Evan Clark , 17, as a possible homicide after their bodies were discovered on Tuesday morning in a remote area of Mount Ord in the Tonto National Forest, between Mesa and Payson. The teens, Arcadia High School students, were found shot dead, prompting an investigation by the Sheriff's Office, who are asking for any information from the public to bring justice for the victims and their families. Officials are thoroughly examining the circumstances surrounding the incident as part of a homicide investigation . The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is coordinating with law enforcement partners. They are asking for patience and respect for the investigative process as they work through the facts. "At this time, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are being treated as suspicious," stated Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez. Arcadia High School students dead A representative for Kjolsrud told KNXV the family is "heartbroken to confirm the tragic loss of our beloved Pandora, whose life was taken from us far too soon." Kjolsrud's mother said her daughter was a "bright light in this world who loved every single person she met and had an unusual ability to make every person she met feel special and loved." Live Events "She was a friend to many and a beloved daughter. She lived life in a big way and was always up for an adventure," her mother said. The two teens were students at Arcadia High School in Phoenix, Arizona. The school is providing a team of psychologists and counselors on campus to offer support and resources for students. No suspect information has been released. If anyone was near Mount Ord in the Tonto National Forest over Memorial Day weekend, you are asked to call MCSO at 602-876-TIPS, where you can remain anonymous.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Mystery as 'beautiful' teen friends found dead in forest just days into holiday
Friends Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, were found dead in a national forest in the US state of Arizona just five days into their summer holiday, police have said Two teenagers were mysteriously found shot dead in a national forest just days into their summer holiday this week. The bodies of Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, were discovered in the Tonto National Forest near Mount Ord in Arizona, US, on the morning of May 27. Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez from Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said police are treating their deaths as "suspicious" and an investigation is ongoing. The teens suffered fatal gunshot wounds and their deaths - dated May 26 - are listed as homicides. No suspect information has been released as of yet. Pandora and Evan were friends and attended Arcadia High School in Phoenix, which is located around 64 miles from the forest where they were found dead. Friends of the two victims have created a memorial near Mount Ord, where they would watch the sunset together, according to local reports. Meanwhile, their loved ones have paid tribute to the tragic teens, with Evan's mother, Sandra Sweeney, saying: "This last week, Evan was taken from me, and my level of grief feels insurmountable. I find myself at a complete loss to imagine a life without him. It is a small comfort to share some things about this boy who was on his way to becoming a wonderful young man." In a tribute posted on GoFundMe, the heartbroken woman described her son as "funny, bright, kind and entrepreneurial" and said he was "an old soul who was sensitive and loving." The mum added: "Evan wrote me letters, the last of which he gave me on Mother's Day that was so touching it made me both laugh and cry. He was special. He deserved a long life." Pandora was described on a GoFundMe page as "a beautiful human being and a bright light in this world who loved every single person she met and had a unique ability to make every person feel special." According to the fundraiser, the young woman loved music and enjoyed playing violin, cello and guitar. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, doing activities like camping, horseback riding, kayaking and hiking with friends and family. Her grieving mother said she was heartbroken since learning about her daughter's death. "Rest in peace my beautiful girl," she wrote on Facebook. The mysterious circumstances of the pair's deaths have left the local community in disbelief with a person describing the tragedy as "shocking and really sad", according to Fox 10 Phoenix. Another said: "It's really scary that it's just so close to home and then their family. That's the next thing you think about. It's like, what are they going through? What happened to them? Are they going to get answers?" A third added: "It's unbelievable. Very distressing. Very distressing, because they're so young, their lives haven't even begun yet." One more said: "It really makes me worry because I have nieces and nephews that age that something could happen to them."
The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Teens Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, found dead in Arizona forest with gunshot wounds as cops probe deaths
TWO teenagers have been found shot dead in an Arizona national forest less than a week into their summer vacation. Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, were found in Tonto National Forest near Mount Ord on May 27. 2 2 Both deaths, which were listed to May 26, have been listed as homicides by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office. Cops are treating the circumstances around the pair's death as "suspicious", with Maricopa County Sheriff's Office revealing they suffered gunshot wounds. Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez said: "At this time, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are being treated as suspicious." Both deaths, which were listed to May 26, have been listed as homicides by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office. The deceased duo were friends who went to Arcadia High School in Phoenix. Their friends have made makeshift memorial near Mount Ord - a spot where the pair would often watch the sunset - according to Fox 10 Phoenix. Evan's coworker Iara Rosales said: "You just cherish all the memories and the laughs. "His life was cut very short, and so was Pandora's. "They were very young, and it was just so sudden and a tragedy that you wouldn't even imagine." Fundraisers have been set up to help pay for the two teens' funerals. Kathryn Leonard, who has organised a GoFundMe for Pandora's funeral, wrote: "She had a vivacious personality with an infectious smile that brought joy to so many. "She was a beautiful human being and a bright light in this world who loved every single person she met and had a unique ability to make every person feel special. "She loved music in all of its forms and enjoyed playing violin, cello and guitar. "The outdoors is where she truly felt at home. She loved camping, horseback riding, kayaking and hiking with friends and family. Evan's mother Sandra Malibu Sweeney said: "Evan Clark was my only child and my beloved son. "This last week Evan was taken from me, and my level of grief feels insurmountable. "I find myself at a complete loss to imagine a life without him. "It is a small comfort to share some things about this boy who was on his way to becoming a wonderful man." The tragic deaths have sparked concern in the area's hiking community. "If there's something going on in the area. I'm here with my child. I'd like to know if we're safe," one community member told Fox 10 Phoenix. Another said: "Obviously respecting the people's families and not get into those personal details, but I would want to know how we can all be safe."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Teenagers found dead in Arizona forest, police launches investigation into 'suspicious' deaths
Two teenagers have been found shot dead in a remote part of the Tonto National Forest in Arizona, just days after their summer holidays began. Police are investigating their deaths as 'suspicious'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The bodies of Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, were discovered on the morning of May 27, near Mount Ord, a spot the two friends often watched sunsets at. They had both suffered fatal gunshot wounds, the Maricopa county sheriff's office said, quoted by the New York Post. 'At this time, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are being treated as suspicious,' said Sgt Joaquin Enriquez, speaking to Fox 10 Phoenix. The Maricopa county medical examiner has since confirmed both deaths as homicides, with the date of death listed as 26 May. Kjolsrud and Clark were students at Arcadia High School in Phoenix, around 64 miles southwest of the national forest. The tragic news has shaken the local community and left friends and family grieving the loss of two young lives. 'You just cherish all the memories and the laughs,' said Iara Rosales, Clark's coworker. 'His life was cut very short, and so was Pandora's. They were very young, and it was just so sudden and a tragedy that you wouldn't even imagine.' Friends of the teens created a makeshift memorial at their favourite spot near Mount Ord, laying flowers and tributes to the pair. Online fundraisers have also been set up to help their families cover costs for their celebrations of life. Kjolsrud was remembered by loved ones for her 'vivacious personality' and love for the outdoors. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'She was a beautiful human being and a bright light in this world who loved every single person she met and had a unique ability to make every person feel special,' family friend Kathryn Leonard wrote on GoFundMe. 'The outdoors is where she truly felt at home. She loved camping, horseback riding, kayaking and hiking with friends and family.' Her mother, Simone Kjolsrud, posted a heartbreaking message on Facebook, 'Rest in peace my beautiful girl,' adding that her heart was shattered into a million pieces. Clark's mother, Sandra Malibu Sweeney, described her son as an 'old soul' with a gentle heart. 'Evan Clark was my only child and my beloved son,' she wrote. 'This last week Evan was taken from me, and my level of grief feels insurmountable. I find myself at a complete loss to imagine a life without him. It is a small comfort to share some things about this boy who was on his way to becoming a wonderful man.' The tragedy has left hikers and locals shaken, with concerns being raised about safety in the national forest. 'If there's something going on in the area. I'm here with my child. I'd like to know if we're safe,' one resident told Fox 10. 'Obviously, respecting the families, but I would want to know how we can all be safe.'
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Who were Pandora Kjolsrud and Evan Clark? Arizona teens' shocking murders in remote forest shake hiking community
Two teens have been mysteriously found dead in a remote section of an Arizona national forest less than a week into their summer vacation. Cops are treating the shocking deaths of Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, as 'suspicious,' the New York Post reported. Kjolsrud and Clark's bodies were found in the Tonto National Forest near Mount Ord on the morning of May 27. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office officials revealed that both of them suffered from fatal gunshot wounds. 'At this time, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are being treated as suspicious,' Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez said, according to Fox 10 Phoenix. Meanwhile, the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office has listed both the deaths as homicides. Kjolsrud and Clark, who attended Arcadia High School in Phoenix, were friends. Their school is located about 64 miles southwest of the national forest. Friends of the teen created a makeshift memorial near Mount Ord, where the two of them would often go to watch the sunset. 'You just cherish all the memories and the laughs,' Clark's coworker Iara Rosales said. 'His life was cut very short, and so was Pandora's. They were very young, and it was just so sudden and a tragedy that you wouldn't even imagine.' Two separate GoFundMe pages have been set up for Kjolsrud and Clark. Kjolsrud's GoFundMe describes her as someone with 'an infectious smile that brought joy to so many.' It adds. 'She was a beautiful human being and a bright light in this world who loved every single person she met and had a unique ability to make every person feel special. She loved music in all of its forms and enjoyed playing violin, cello and guitar. The outdoors is where she truly felt at home. She loved camping, horseback riding, kayaking and hiking with friends and family.' A statement from Clark's mother, Sandra Malibu Sweeney, was shared on his GoFundMe. 'This last week Evan was taken from me, and my level of grief feels insurmountable. I find myself at a complete loss to imagine a life without him. It is a small comfort to share some things about this boy who was on his way to becoming a wonderful man,' she said. Sweeney added, 'Evan wasn't a typical teenager. He was funny, bright, kind and entrepreneurial. He was an old soul who was sensitive and loving. Evan wrote me letters, the last of which he gave me on Mother's Day that was so touching it made me both laugh and cry. He was special. He deserved a long life.' Sweeney described her only child as a 'popular student' who attended Rancho Solano and 'enjoyed working at Crumbl Cookies, going to concerts, photography, cars and trips to Malibu, CA.' 'He then attended Veritas Prep where he made additional strong friendships and played on the football team. Evan spent his final school year at Arcadia High School where he flourished socially,' she added. The local hiking community is shaken by the shocking murders. The incident has raised questions on whether the remote national forest is safe. 'If there's something going on in the area. I'm here with my child. I'd like to know if we're safe,' one community member told Fox 10. 'Obviously respecting the people's families and not get into those personal details, but I would want to know how we can all be safe,' another said.
