Police in Arizona need the public’s help to determine what happened to two teenagers found dead near Mount Ord. The Maricopa County Sheriff has identified one victim as Pandora Kjolsrud, 18. A GoFundMe identified the second victim as 17-year-old Evan Clark. The pair of friends were reportedly on a Memorial Day camping trip, but wound up dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Who killed them remains a mystery.
According to a statement obtained by ABC, officials believe the teenagers’ May 26 deaths were homicides.
“At this time, our focus is conducting a comprehensive and meticulous investigation to ensure justice for the victims and their loved ones,” MSCO shared. “We are coordinating closely with our law enforcement partners and ask for patience and respect for the investigative process as we work through the facts.”
The victims’ families each established GoFundMe accounts to raise money for their final expenses.
“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,” a fundraiser for Pandora reads. “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, shared a sweet message about her only child on GoFundMe.
“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 wrote.
“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,” the grieving mother added.
MSCO shared a statement with People asking anyone with information about the teenagers’ deaths to please come forward.
“Your help could be critical in bringing answers and justice to the victims and their families. You may remain anonymous,” the statement reads.
Anyone with information can contact MSCO at 602-876-TIPS.
