Just before their summer vacations began, two teens were discovered shot dead in a rural area of the Tonto National Forest in Arizona. Police are looking into their murders as suspicious. On May 27, the body of Evan Clark, 17, and Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, were discovered close to Mount Ord, where the two companions frequently watched landscapes. According to the Maricopa county sheriff’s office, both of them had deadly gunshot wounds, according to a New York Post citation. Sgt Joaquin Enriquez stated to Fox 10 Phoenix,” At this time, the situation surrounding their incidents are being treated as suspicious.” Both incidents have since been identified as homicides by the Maricopa state medical examiner, with May as the death date being added. Around 64 kilometers west of the national bush, Kjolsrud and Clark attended Arcadia High School in Phoenix. The dreadful media has impacted the neighborhood and left friends and family grieving the loss of two young life. You really cherish all the thoughts and the chuckles, said Iara Rosales, a coworker of Clark. ” Pandora’s career was cut very short, as was his. They were quite fresh, and it happened suddenly and tragically, which you haven’t yet recognize.” Friends of the teenagers erected a makeshift memorial near Mount Ord, laying flowers and tributes to the couple. Online donations have also been organized to help their families pay for their living activities. Loved ones recalled Kjolsrud’s “vivacious persona” and enjoy for the outdoors in her memory. Kathryn Leonard, a close friend of Kathryn Leonard, wrote on GoFundMe that she was a wonderful man and a bright lighting in this world who loved everyone she met and had a special ability to make each person feel special. She felt at ease in the surroundings, she declared. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family on trekking, horseback riding, swimming, and hiking. Sandra Malibu Sweeney, Clark’s family, described her brother as an “old heart” with a tender center. Evan Clark was both my dearest son and my only child, she wrote. ” This was Evan taken from me last year, and my levels of pain feels unmanageable. Without him, I am at a complete loss for what I can think of a career. The tragedy has left hikers and locals worried about security in the national bush, and it is a little comfort to discuss some things about this child who was on his method to becoming a great man. ” If there is a problem in the area,” I’m with my child around. One resident told Fox 10:” I’d like to hear if we’re safe. Respecting the people is obvious, but I want to know how we can all be protected.
