Nona Dirksmeyer, 2005 Miss Arkansas pageant contestant found dead in her apartment [Archive]

2lakes

12-22-2005, 12:31 AM

Originally posted by Researcher
" Dirksmeyer was a very strong person who really believed in her critical issue — child abuse prevention and awareness."
http://www.couriernews.com/story.asp?ID=10309

I find this ironic. Wonder if she had "championed" any one case in particular, and if any publicity brought to bear might in any way be associated with her death.

I also found this article from when she was running for Miss Arkansas. Her email address caught my eye.

Nona Dirksmeyer,, is Miss Petit Jean Valley 2005, is a native of Dover and is the 19-year-old daughter of Carol and Duane Dipert of Russellville.
She is a graduate of Dover High School and attends Arkansas Tech University.
Her critical issue platform is, "Break the Cycle — Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness." Her talent will be a vocal performance of Con Te Partiro.
Her e-mail address is afireinside911@hotmail.com.

http://www.atkinschronicle.com/6-22missarkansas.htm

2lakes

12-22-2005, 12:36 AM

here's a transcript from Paula Zahn on Dec 20.
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0512/20/pzn.01.html

ZAHN: We have a fascinating mystery story for you tonight out of Arkansas in a small town that hasn't seen a murder in nearly a decade. A beautiful and talented young woman who seemed to have no enemies at all died suspiciously last Thursday.

We sent Keith Oppenheim to look in to what's going on outside the law.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

KEITH OPPENHEIM, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): She loved to sing. Last June, Nona Dirksmeyer competed in the Miss Arkansas beauty pageant and described the Italian piece she would perform.

NONA DIRKSMEYER, ARKANSAS BEAUTY CONTESTANT: "Con Te Partiro" is a song about love and loss. Translated to English, it means, with you, I part, or time to say goodbye. I hope you enjoy my version of this classic song.

OPPENHEIM: Nona never really had a chance to develop her talent. Last Thursday evening, her boyfriend, Kevin Jones (ph), came to her apartment in Russellville, Arkansas, with his mother and a friend. Jones told police he had been unable to reach her for hours. They found Nona lying on the floor and called 911.

(BEGIN AUDIO CLIP)

911 OPERATOR: Is she breathing at all?

CALLER: No. No. She's cold. She's not breathing. She doesn't have a pulse. And I think she's dead.

(END AUDIO CLIP)

OPPENHEIM: Police say, except for socks on her feet, Nona was naked. There was blood on her face, and an inch-and-a-half cut on her neck. Investigators said it was the first homicide in Russellville in nine years.

JAMES BACON, CHIEF OF RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS, POLICE CHIEF: Less than one-one-hundredth of 1 percent of our calls for service is a violent crime. I mean, it is a -- we just don't have violent crimes. So, this is a very significant event for our city.

OPPENHEIM: Nona Dirksmeyer was, by all accounts, an accomplished student. Nineteen years old, a sophomore majoring in music at Arkansas Tech University, she played the flute, studied piano, and sang in the choir.

LAUREN WOOD, ARKANSAS TECH CHOIR MEMBER: It's still very surreal. This will be the first time that we have done anything, you know, without her.

OPPENHEIM: On the day she died, police say, things seemed to be normal. Nona took a final exam at 8:00 in the morning.

(on camera): At 9:00 a.m., investigators say, Nona sent a text message to her boyfriend, telling him she loved him. At 10:20, she called a female professor in the music department. But at 2:00 in the afternoon, Nona didn't show up for another final exam. Then, around 6:30 in the evening, her body was found in her apartment.

The mother of Nona's boyfriend, Janice Jones, called 911. (BEGIN AUDIO CLIP)

JANICE JONES, MOTHER OF BOYFRIEND OF NONA DIRKSMEYER: I need the police.

911 OPERATOR: I need to know what is going on.

JANICE JONES: My son's girlfriend, I think she's dead. Terrible accident.

911 OPERATOR: OK, what kind of accident, ma'am?

JANICE JONES: I don't know.

911 OPERATOR: OK. What's the address?

JANICE JONES: She's lying naked on the carpet and she's got blood all over her face. I'm trying to find the address.

(BEGIN AUDIO CLIP)

OPPENHEIM: A preliminary autopsy on Nona's body has been completed, but police won't say if he was sexually assaulted, if there was forced entry into her apartment, or who could be a suspect.

Nona's stepfather, Dwayne (ph), said, in the past, young men had harassed her.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I think it's somebody she knew. I think it's probably a student.

OPPENHEIM: Her mother, Carol, is simply struggling to come to terms with what happened.

CAROL DIPERT, MOTHER: I can't do what I need to do, you know, like make funeral arrangements and so forth. And I have -- I have to kind of put it in the become of my mind. And, of course, when I'm by myself or trying to rest or something, I just can't quit thinking about it.

OPPENHEIM: In the meantime, police are racing to put all the pieces together to find out who would bring the life of a young woman with a beautiful voice to such a violent end.

(MUSIC)

OPPENHEIM: Keith Oppenheim, CNN, Russellville, Arkansas.

Researcher

12-22-2005, 08:01 AM

I wonder if it was typical of Kevin Jones, bf, to bring his mother as well as a friend along with him to visit with Nona. She was last heard from at 10:20am, then didn't answer at 2pm and 6:30 pm Kevin, his mother and a friend arrive.

Duane Dipert, stepfather, says, "in the past, young men had harassed her"....Men...odd that he says not just "a man", but "men". And he didn't give any names. But the plural seems odd. Just wondering if he's trying too hard to suggest there might be any number of possible suspects rather than just one; thou does't protest too much? Just wondering. Would like to know more about Dipert.

Wonder where Nona's father is.

Wonder why Nona chose child abuse as her cause celebre. Was she a victim of abuse in the past?

She had blood all over her face. Wish I knew which news channel I had on in the background, but I distinctly heard that there was "no blood from the wound on her neck".

In addition,"Pope County Coroner Leonard Kraut said investigators have narrowed down the possibilities. 'We don't suspect any what you might call a standard weapon -- a gun or a knife -- in this situation,' said Kraut. Kraut said the department has several leads in the investigation and are looking at possible suspects. 'I'm not sure how many they have, whether it's one or more,' Kraut said."
http://www.5newsonline.com/Global/story.asp?S=4258803

bkqueen

12-22-2005, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by 2lakes

I also found this article from when she was running for Miss Arkansas. Her email address caught my eye.

Nona Dirksmeyer,, is Miss Petit Jean Valley 2005, is a native of Dover and is the 19-year-old daughter of Carol and Duane Dipert of Russellville.
She is a graduate of Dover High School and attends Arkansas Tech University.
Her critical issue platform is, "Break the Cycle — Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness." Her talent will be a vocal performance of Con Te Partiro.
Her e-mail address is afireinside911@hotmail.com.

http://www.atkinschronicle.com/6-22missarkansas.htm

for anyone whos unaware, my guess is that the email relates to AFI(A Fire Inside) a pretty popular punk band.

KAC

12-22-2005, 10:31 AM

Hummm…. “JANICE JONES, MOTHER OF BOYFRIEND OF NONA DIRKSMEYER: I need the police.

911 OPERATOR: I need to know what is going on.

JANICE JONES: My son's girlfriend, I think she's dead. Terrible accident.”

If I walked into my son’s girlfriend’s apartment and saw her laying naked, cold on the floor with blood on her face and an inch and a half cut on her neck/throat, I don’t think I would be calling it a terrible accident.

2lakes

12-22-2005, 11:04 AM

I laid in bed last night thinking about this case and I also couldn't get it out of my mind that the boyfriend had his mother and his friend go with him to check on her. It just seems really "set up" to have two people go with you after you couldn't get a hold of her for a few hours. The only thing I can think of is that maybe they usually talked all day long so it was unusual to not hear from her. She also was taking finals that day so it would have been out of the ordinary for her not to show up for the final. Other than missing finals, I don't think it would be normal to have to go get your mother before you can go check on your girlfriend at her apartment.

I hope the police give more insight today to any known suspects. Here's a new article out today.
http://www.couriernews.com/story.asp?ID=10308

2lakes

12-22-2005, 11:28 AM

9:00 am Russellville Police News Conference:

They interviewed over 50 individuals.

The boyfriend was questioned and took a lie detector test last night.

They don't believe this was a random act. It was someone she knew.

They have a suspect but have not yet arrested the suspect.

2lakes

12-22-2005, 12:58 PM

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4278030

2lakes

12-22-2005, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by Researcher
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Wonder where Nona's father is.

He is deceased.

http://legacy.com/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=16052246

The obit also mentions that Kevin Jones was her fiance.

She would have been 20 on December 26. The poor family has to deal with so much with her death, the holidays, and her birthday. :rose:

Researcher

12-22-2005, 02:02 PM

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He is deceased. http://legacy.com/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=16052246

Thanks for info. Much appreciated.

Also, "An autopsy report form the state medical examiner's office said Dirksmeyer died from multiple blunt- and sharp-force injuries. The injuries included stab wounds to the back right side of the neck and superficial cuts on the front and right side of the neck,shoulder and ear. Bacon declined to say what weapon might have been used, but says a weapon has been found. The report says there was no sign of sexual assault."
http://www.katv.com/news/stories/1205/288038.html

herlock h.

12-22-2005, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by Researcher
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by 2lakes [B]
He is deceased. http://legacy.com/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=16052246

Thanks for info. Much appreciated.

Also, "An autopsy report form the state medical examiner's office said Dirksmeyer died from multiple blunt- and sharp-force injuries. The injuries included stab wounds to the back right side of the neck and superficial cuts on the front and right side of the neck,shoulder and ear. Bacon declined to say what weapon might have been used, but says a weapon has been found. The report says there was no sign of sexual assault."
http://www.katv.com/news/stories/1205/288038.html

It makes me think a jealous woman is responsible.

Herlock

12-22-2005, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by herlock h.

It makes me think a jealous woman is responsible.

Herlock Hmmmm...So, what about the fact that she was nude?

2lakes

12-22-2005, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by herlock h.

It makes me think a jealous woman is responsible.

Herlock

I will be shocked if it was a jealous woman. For some reason I think it was a male figure and someone she knew well for them to know that she would be home in between finals that day. She took a final at 8:00 am. Text messaged her boyrfriend at 9:00 am, called a professor at 10:20 and then missed a final at 2:00 pm. I think it was someone from school, a neighbor, or the boyfriend. Another possibility as someone else has mentioned is that she volunteered for abused kids. Maybe someone was retaliating against her? Hopefully police know & have evidence against whomever is responsible and will press charges soon.

bkqueen

12-22-2005, 04:19 PM

for some reason my first thought was a classmate or someone at her school.. somoeone who knows her schedule.. so sad..

There was a girl recently murdered here in Ottawa and her boyfriend was listening on the phone with her when she was attacked, i can't imagine what that would do to someone..

Researcher

12-22-2005, 07:50 PM

Family info, comments prior to funeral:
http://www.couriernews.com/story.asp?ID=10319

herlock h.

12-22-2005, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by Challenger2
Hmmmm...So, what about the fact that she was nude?

Well, just because she was nude doesn't necessarily make it sexual. And I only say that because I don't have many facts. She could have been taking a shower, or changing her clothes. I certainly have been nude and had women friends in the house at the same time. In a way, I would be more comfortable with a woman friend in my house while I was nude then with a guy who was just a "friend". But, you know, it's just a thought.... Somehow it just seemed kind of weak to strike someone from behind in the neck multiple times and add to that the "superficial" cuts. Sounds like someone perhaps less than determined? Anyway, I guess I can say JMHO : )

Herlock

Prima~Facie

12-22-2005, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by Researcher
"The Russellville Courier newspaper is reporting that her throat had been cut, but the report does not state whether or not that is what killed her."
http://www.todaysthv.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=22117

She was a singer and her throat was cut.

It's personal the person knew her. Jealously perhaps?

sophiafox

12-23-2005, 04:14 AM

Originally posted by 2lakes
9:00 am Russellville Police News Conference:

They interviewed over 50 individuals.

The boyfriend was questioned and took a lie detector test last night.

They don't believe this was a random act. It was someone she knew.

They have a suspect but have not yet arrested the suspect.

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?

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Okay in the press conference they say the boyfriend has taken a lie detector and in the article they say the suspect has taken a lie detector. To bad there are no results but I guess we will just have to wait. I hate waiting! Why let some creep like that stay out of jail one more night? Why give them a chance to do something else? If they know they are going to get arrested why not "have some fun"?!?! Get them off the street NOW!

Besides it gives them time to destroy evidence.

2lakes

12-23-2005, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by sophiafox

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?

S=4278030http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4278030[/URL]

Okay in the press conference they say the boyfriend has taken a lie detector and in the article they say the suspect has taken a lie detector. To bad there are no results but I guess we will just have to wait. I hate waiting! Why let some creep like that stay out of jail one more night? Why give them a chance to do something else? If they know they are going to get arrested why not "have some fun"?!?! Get them off the street NOW!

Besides it gives them time to destroy evidence.

They said last night on the news that it could take WEEKS to gather everything for the prosecutor to make an arrest. I'm sure he is under heavy surveillance BUT this person should not have the luxury of spending the holidays in a nice cozy house. He should spend his first holiday in jail. This poor girl’s family has presents under the tree that they will never get to give their daughter THEN her Birthday is the day after Christmas. I can't imagine the pain this poor mother is in. Christmas will always be a reminder the her sweet daughter was murdered.

2lakes

12-23-2005, 10:00 AM

911 excerpts

The following includes segments of a phone call made to the Pope County 911 Dispatch Center at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 15, from 1006 South Inglewood Apt. 12.
The call was from Janice Jones, mother of Nona Dirksmeyer’s fiancé, Kevin Jones. Kevin Jones and Ryan Whiteside were also present at the time of the call.
Because of the quality of a phone conversation recording and idle conversation, not all of the 10-15 minute call is transcribed below:
Call
Woman: I need the police. (Distressed)
911 operator: I need to know what’s going on, please.
Woman: My son’s girlfriend — I think she’s dead. There’s been a terrible accident. (Sobbing)
911 operator: OK. What kind of accident ma’am?
Woman: I don’t know ma’am. She’s ...
911 operator: OK. What is the address?
Woman: She’s lying on the carpet and there’s blood all over her face. I’m trying to find the address. ... This is the first time I’ve been here. ... We just came to check on her because she didn’t answer the phone. (Sobbing)
I need the address, boys. I need the address! ...
Her name is Nona Dirksmeyer. ...
(Caller switches to a male at the scene)
911 operator: Sir, I know you’re very upset, but I’ve got to find out where the apartment is.
Male: OK. It’s on Inglewood in Russellville ...
911 operator: Is she breathing at all?
Kevin: No, no. She’s cold. She’s not breathing, she doesn’t have a pulse, and I think she’s dead. ...
911 operator: OK. Stay on the line until somebody gets there.
Male: OK. I’ll be here.
(Caller switches back to woman at the scene)
(General conversation while waiting for EMS to arrive)
911 operator: How long has it been since he talked to her?
Woman: She sent him a text message at 9 o’clock this morning. ...
(Ambulance arrives after further conversation. Call ends at about 6:40 p.m.)

2lakes

01-03-2006, 11:03 AM

Still waiting for an arrest. My neighbor just moved from Russellville a few months ago & his kids still live there. He said the word around town is that the boyfriend did it.

I wish the evidence would get processed and they would arrest their suspect. It angers me that the suspect is able to celebrate the holidays while the victims family has to suffer through the holidays with their grief.

janetlynn

01-03-2006, 07:12 PM

The fact that that the boyfriend's mother went with him to check on her and what she said on the 911 call makes me think that maybe she did it or was involved. If I walked in and saw someone one the floor covered in blood I would say call 911 we need an ambulance, not we need the police there has been a terrible accident.

2lakes

01-05-2006, 10:27 AM

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4319475

Community growing impatient that an arrest has not yet been made.

2lakes

01-06-2006, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by MCHIGHLANDER
because we know that Clinton slept with a former Miss Arkansas, yes the one who was the RAVEN on the Highlander TV series, I would expect the repubs on this board to soon name Bill Clinton as a suspect in this murder and Limbaugh, Matt Drudge, Hannity, Ann Coulter aka it's treason to protest an unjust war and others to jump on the Clinton did it bandwagon !!:rolleyes:

Maybe it's because I'm from the area where this took place but I don't find your comments the least bit humerous if that was your intent. This case has nothing to do with politics so please keep the sarcasms elsewhere. She was someones daughter and sister who was brutally murdered in her home.

landlady

01-06-2006, 10:05 PM

seems really strange that boyfriends mother and friend went with him..its not as if days had passed and he was unable to get hold of her if he was concerned why didnt he call her mum or check at her school first ? did his mum just give him a lift over there...just seems very odd :confused:

2lakes

01-06-2006, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by landlady
seems really strange that boyfriends mother and friend went with him..its not as if days had passed and he was unable to get hold of her if he was concerned why didnt he call her mum or check at her school first ? did his mum just give him a lift over there...just seems very odd :confused:

landlady, I thought the same thing. They had dated for over 4 years. Seems like he would have just popped over to her house instead of bringing his mom & friend along because she didn't answer the phone that afternoon. The only thing I can ration is if it was normal for them to talk to each other a number of times during the day so it was unusual when he couldn't reach her.

2lakes

01-06-2006, 11:32 PM

Another crime just took place over New Years in the same area of Nona Dirksmeyer.

The search is on for a man who assaulted & set the house on fire of an 87 year old woman. She managed to escape to a neighbors home.

http://www.couriernews.com/story.asp?ID=10424

bayleysmom

01-07-2006, 12:35 PM

Hey guys, I havent been on here in a long time, but I noticed that there was a thread about Nona D. in here and so i couldn't resist talking about it. I live in Russellville and I havent read all of the posts yet, but from what I've heard so far, the police are looking to turn the file over to the prosecuting attny next week. They are almost 100% certain that they know who it was and they say that out of 50 people this person did not pass a polygraph. In my opinion it was her boyfriend. The police wont confirm or deny if it is him or not.

2lakes

01-07-2006, 04:31 PM

bayleysmom

01-08-2006, 12:03 PM

No, I haven't heard whether he went or not. I work with a girl that went and I'll ask her tomorrow. I've been kind of afraid to ask her any questions, because it's such a touchy subject, but I will ask her tomorrow. Surely they're keeping close tabs on the guy...I hope.

kathyl777us

01-08-2006, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by bayleysmom
Hey guys, I havent been on here in a long time, but I noticed that there was a thread about Nona D. in here and so i couldn't resist talking about it. I live in Russellville and I havent read all of the posts yet, but from what I've heard so far, the police are looking to turn the file over to the prosecuting attny next week. They are almost 100% certain that they know who it was and they say that out of 50 people this person did not pass a polygraph. In my opinion it was her boyfriend. The police wont confirm or deny if it is him or not.

Just a personal thought, but IF they have proof that she actually text messaged her bf that morning to say she loved him, why would he kill her? Also, while to most it would appear a bit odd that the bf's mother & another individual accompanied him to her apartment, it might not really be all that strange because if he had been with her for 4 1/2 yrs. as one of the other posters said, then he may well have known that something had to be wrong because he couldn't get in touch with her. Even though I also find the mother's comment about the "accident" strange, as well, you never know what a person will say when they are extremely upset, especially when finding a murdered body. This is, like so many others, such a tragic event.

janetlynn

01-08-2006, 06:19 PM

Maybe the boyfriend text mes. himself to make it look like he was not with her, to cover his tracks....The police will find out the truth:confused:

2lakes

01-08-2006, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by janetlynn
Maybe the boyfriend text mes. himself to make it look like he was not with her, to cover his tracks....The police will find out the truth:confused:

According to the timeline, Nona took a final at 8 am and called a professor at 10:20 am. The boyfriend would of had to have been with her and sent the message from her phone while she was still alive. Also, would police be able to trace where the person was when they place a text message as you can with voice calls? I believe I read somewhere that the boyfriend attend the University of Arkansas so I wonder if he too had finals that day.
Hopefully there will be more answers this week.

bayleysmom

01-09-2006, 05:36 PM

From what I've heard, she had been missing for several hours at least. Yes, I hope the investigators are working hard to figure out what happened. It's a little scary not knowing for sure that it wasn't a random murder. I mean, the guy is walking around, probably going crazy and nervous, and he killed someone in my town! Russellville isn't that big...her apartment was about 5 minutes from where I live. I really hope they do know who it is because if they're wrong, then someone crazy could be running around and the police wouldnt know anything different!

sophiafox

01-17-2006, 12:40 AM

http://www.kthv.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=22770

I have been waiting on answers!!! maybe we will know something by the end of the day

Mathlike

01-18-2006, 04:18 AM

I can't access through link provided, but thank you for the update. Have been wondering what was happening with this.
She seemed so poised and accomplished, truly a loss.

sophiafox

01-18-2006, 05:54 AM

Prosecutor to Receive Dirskmeyer Reports

Posted on 1/16/2006 1:33:55 PM
by Nicole Holt

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Evidence and police reports in the slaying of Arkansas Tech University sophomore Nona Dirksmeyer are to be handed over to the prosecutor Tuesday, Russellville Police Chief James Bacon says.

No one has been arrested or charged in the case, but police have said they have a suspect.

Dirksmeyer's boyfriend, his mother, and another person found the body of the 19-year-old beauty pageant queen and music student in her off-campus apartment Dec. 15.

An autopsy report from the state medical examiner's office, released last month, said Dirksmeyer died from "multiple blunt- and sharp-force injuries." Bacon said the department had planned to turn in the reports to prosecutors Friday, but was not able to complete the file by then.

Prosecutor David Gibbons has said the investigation will continue even after he receives the police file. In the investigation, Russellville police met with Arkansas State Police and FBI agents.

Dirksmeyer was a 2004 graduate of Dover High School. She was the reigning Miss Petit Jean Valley and competed in the Miss Arkansas Pageant last summer. (Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

http://www.fox16.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=C8ABE7F1-CF0F-4DE8-AFED-7CBAB158DE62 (http://)

FeelinFroggy617

01-18-2006, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by kathyl777us

Just a personal thought, but IF they have proof that she actually text messaged her bf that morning to say she loved him, why would he kill her? Also, while to most it would appear a bit odd that the bf's mother & another individual accompanied him to her apartment, it might not really be all that strange because if he had been with her for 4 1/2 yrs. as one of the other posters said, then he may well have known that something had to be wrong because he couldn't get in touch with her. Even though I also find the mother's comment about the "accident" strange, as well, you never know what a person will say when they are extremely upset, especially when finding a murdered body. This is, like so many others, such a tragic event.

I don't quite follow your first sentence. Are you saying because she may have texted her b/f and said I love you, he couldn't still kill her?

:shrug: Just curious.

2lakes

01-18-2006, 04:54 PM

tHE FILES NEVER MADE IT TO THE DESK OF THE PROSECUTOR ON TUESDAY. THIS ARTICLE ALSO STATES THAT HE IS WORKING ON ANOTHER TRIAL. WILL THE SUSPECT EVER BE ARRESTED?????

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4375618&nav=menu151_2

RUSSELLVILLE -- Russellville police are requesting first degree murder charges in the death of Arkansas Tech University student and beauty queen, Nona Dirksmeyer.

Dirksmeyer was found dead in her apartment in Russellville in December. Police said they would give three binders filled with investigative files to the prosecuting attorneys office.

The files were to be handed over to Attorney David Gibbons but that information never made it to his desk on Tuesday.

Investigators said Dirksmeyer was found beaten to death with a blunt object. Officers said they have questioned 50 people in recent weeks to sift through all possible leads and police narrowed the search to a single suspect.

"We have conclusively cleared all but one of these people," said James Bacon, Russellville Police Chief.

Still no arrest has been made since the murder. Yet, Gibbons said the investigation has moved to the next level. He said police are turning over case information.

"They had done all the preliminary work,” said Gibbons. “They're ready to get it over to be evaluated. I anticipate that i'll get it this week."

He said that would be when Gibbons looked to see if there needs to be follow-up interviews or consultations with the crime lab.

"We'll put that in and reevaluate the file with the new information and make a charging decision," said Gibbons.

Once the prosecuting attorney would look at the files he said it could take weeks before a decision will be made and the suspect is charged.

Another delay for the prosecuting attorney will be that Gibbons will be in the middle of a trial and has another trial scheduled.

2lakes

01-18-2006, 06:46 PM

Very interesting article in the Russellville newspaper. The police in Russellville were asked to once again review all persons of interest AND resubmit lie dectector tests by the Arkansas State Police. All but one person of interest was once again eliminated. The prosecter received the report at 6 pm last night and would review the report closely before the suspect is formally named.

Looks like they are moving closer to making an arrest.

http://www.couriernews.com/story.asp?ID=10541

Russellville Police request charges filed
in apparent homicide

For the past month, Russellville police investigators have continued to pursue any and all leads provided to them by various sources in the apparent homicide of Arkansas Tech University sophomore Nona Dirksmeyer.
On Tuesday, all the work and effort put into the investigation was handed over to the 5th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review.
Russellville Police Chief James Bacon released a statement Tuesday regarding the reports.
“At the request of the prosecuting attorney, to further support our initial statement of suspects being conclusively eliminated, we have re-evaluated each person of interest,” Bacon said in the released statement. “Subsequently, we requested the Arkansas State Police to administer additional polygraph examinations, and yet again we can say that all but one suspect has been conclusively eliminated.”
Investigators have spent several hundred hours working on the case and preparing the file that is currently contained within three 3-inch binders, Bacon said.
“We have requested the filing of formal charges against one person for 1st Degree Murder,” Bacon said, “but at the request of David Gibbons, until formal charges are filed, the name will not be released. Because additional reports are forthcoming in the case, and the prosecutor may request additional information, the investigation is continuing, and the file will not be released for public or media review.”
Bacon maintained he still cannot estimate a time frame of when an arrest will take place, but implied with the volume of documents submitted for review, the prosecutor would need a reasonable amount of time to review the entire file.
Gibbons received the lengthy report at about 6 p.m. Tuesday from the lead investigator in the case, Russellville Police Detective Mark Frost. Gibbons said he plans to review the report in its entirety, leaving no pages unturned.
“It’s definitely well-prepared, there’s no question about that,” Gibbons said. “And I really would like to have time to review it.”
The Russellville Police Department will not have any further comment on the investigation or the status of filing formal charges at this time, according to the release.
On Dec. 15, 2005, the body of Nona Dirksmeyer was discovered at 1006 S. Inglewood, Apartment No. 12, in Russellville by her boyfriend and two other acquaintances. The 2004 graduate of Dover High School was believed to have been the victim of a homicide early in the investigation. Dirksmeyer also competed in the Miss Arkansas Pageant this past June.

janetlynn

01-20-2006, 12:56 PM

I heard that her shower is upstairs and she was found in the livingroom naked. The back of her head was nearly beat in like it was hit on the floor over and over. Most men hit with their fists. Women on the other hand will hold on to the hair, while sitting on someone's chest, and hit the head on the ground. So could it be a woman?

Mathlike

01-26-2006, 08:47 AM

janetlynn:

Anything new on this case? An odd silence. Anyway for you to find name of her boyfriend? I like your subject line suggestion.

2lakes

01-26-2006, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by Mathlike
janetlynn:

Anything new on this case? An odd silence. Anyway for you to find name of her boyfriend? I like your subject line suggestion.

The boyfriends name is Kevin Jones. The prosecutor has had the report from the Russellville Police Dept. since a week ago Tuesday. It has been 5 weeks since the murder. The prosecutor said he wanted to have time to review the report entirely before making an arrest. How much time does he need???? The only thing I can think of is that the only evidence they have is the failed lie dectector test and not hard evidence. Why else would there be such a delay????

CrimeBuffer

01-29-2006, 10:35 AM

*************

Anything new on this case?

JF

sophiafox

01-30-2006, 02:15 AM

I have been doing searchs and the only thing I have found is that they have turned the case over for charges to be filed.
They have one person who is a suspect and he is the only one that failed a LDT. I wish the would hurry up and get on with it! Its not like they have only one person to go over cases!

Its time this person spent some time behind bars!

2lakes

01-30-2006, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by CrimeBuffer
*************

Anything new on this case?

JF

No, nothing new here locally. There has been nothing on the news since the files were turned over to the prosecutor two weeks ago. STILL waiting for an arrest.

janetlynn

01-31-2006, 07:09 AM

This is from the Russellville newspaper

Who killed Nona?

A question that remains to be answered

Courier staff reports
The mystery of who killed Arkansas Tech University sophomore Nona Dirksmeyer, 19, continues to weigh on the minds of the public.
Dirksmeyer’s body was found Dec. 15, 2005, in her Russellville apartment by her boyfriend and two other acquaintances.
Investigators have since spent several hundred hours working on the case.
As a result of the investigation, Russellville Police Chief James Bacon has said, formal charges have been requested against one person.
But, at the request of David Gibbons, prosecuting attorney for the 5th Judicial District, the name of the suspect will not be released until formal charges have been filed.
Friday night, following the completion of the Lloyd Lee Holt trial in Johnson County Circuit Court in Clarksville, Gibbons told The Courier he would resume reviewing the case file this week.
“After spending the past few days getting ready for the Holt trial, we’ll continue our review of the case file,” Gibbons said. “We hope to schedule some meetings this week as our investigation continues.”
Gibbons received the case file from Russellville Police on Jan. 17. Police investigators traveled throughout the state conducting several interviews after Dirksmeyer’s death, a day before classes at Arkansas Tech University dismissed for the holiday break.
n See related feature in Wednesday’s edition of The Courier.

Community reaction
Since the killing, the community has been voicing concerns when it comes to learning the identity of a suspect.
The Courier receives several phone calls and emails each day from people inquiring about any new developments in the case and wondering why no one has been arrested after more than a month.
Authorities have asked for the public to be patient.
Bacon has maintained he cannot estimate a time frame of when an arrest will take place but implied with the volume of documents submitted for review, the prosecutor would need a reasonable amount of time to review the entire file.
It was also noted in a release the Russellville Police Department will not have any further comment on the investigation or the status of filing formal charges.

Mathlike

01-31-2006, 01:41 PM

thank you for the update janetlynn.

I'm not familiar with how polygraphs are administered. Is the test result revealed to the person tested? If so, in this case, that person has known for some time they are the only suspect. I wonder how that impacts their behavior. I wonder how closely they've been watched.

2lakes

01-31-2006, 05:05 PM

A segment for the 5 pm news said there was new information in the Nona Dirksmeyer case. I went online hoping to find that an arrest had been made and it was simply that the prosecutor was requesting additional info. from the FBI.

What is the problem? Did the Russellville police name their suspect just from the results of the lie dectector test? From police accounts early on you would have thought this is a slam dunk case.

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4434992

Russellville - There is new information today in the case of Nona Dirksmeyer, the Arkansas Tech student found murdered in her Russellville apartment last month.

Staff in the office of Prosecuting Attorney David Gibbons tells KFSM 5 NEWS that Gibbons has requested additional information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Until he receives that information, Gibbons has placed any action in the case on hold.

Staff does report, however, that Gibbons is continuing to review the case file turned over by Russellville Police while he waits for the information from the FBI. They have not disclosed what information the prosecutor hopes to obtain.

The case was handed over to Gibbons on January 17th by the Russellville Police Department. Autopsy reports reveal the 19 year old Arkansas Tech student died from multiple "blunt force" injuries. Police have previously said they have a suspect in Dirksmeyer's murder and do not believe the attack was random.

It will be up to Gibbons to decide when and if he has sufficient evidence to file charges in the case and take a suspect to trial.

Dirksmeyer was a popular student at Arkansas Tech and her murder stunned the normally peaceful campus and community.

herlock h.

02-01-2006, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by BlueI

It really doesn't matter whether or not they tell the person the results of the polygraph test. The person who failed the test will know they failed because they know they are lying. The person who is guilty must know that the he is the number one suspect--because who else could fail the test? Ture, criminals often think they can fool a polygraph, but once they hear that only one person failed the test that should be enough for him to know they are on to him.

That's a good point, thank you. My next thought is - maybe no one failed the test. Maybe that's why LE is saying one person did. Maybe they are hoping to "flush out" the killer. Perhaps that is why there has been (and continues to be) such a great delay before the arrest?

Herlock

Mathlike

02-02-2006, 04:09 AM

herlock h.: I think you have a good point.

blue: I believe you missed the essence of the question, but thank you, nonetheless, for your response.

sophiafox

02-03-2006, 04:44 AM

http://www.couriernews.com/story.asp?ID=10701

Friday, February 03, 2006
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FBI assists Dirksmeyer investigation

50 days after discovery, investigators interested
in requested information from FBI, other agencies

By Scott Perkins
editor@couriernews.com
The Arkansas River Valley community continues to wonder about the truth behind the murder of 19-year-old Nona Dirksmeyer, the Arkansas Tech University sophomore whose body was discovered Dec. 15, 2005, in her off-campus apartment in Russellville.
Fifty days after Dover native Kevin Jones, Dirksmeyer’s boyfriend, Jones’ mother and a friend of Kevin’s discovered her body, Prosecuting Attorney for the 5th Judicial District David Gibbons said the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which has been involved with the investigation since “early on,” continues to interject its “expertise” in the case.
“The FBI has been assisting in the investigation since early on,” Gibbons told The Courier on Wednesday. “The Russellville Police Department requested the FBI’s and other agencies’ assistance in certain areas of expertise. We are interested in information being developed by those agencies for us. That’s where we are at with the investigation.”
When asked to elaborate on the certain areas of “expertise,” Gibbons said, “There are certain aspects of investigation that the FBI has expertise in. We’re not saying they (FBI) are knocking on doors or questioning people for us.”
Russellville Police Detective Mark Frost, lead investigator of the case, turned the RPD’s investigative report over to Gibbons on Jan. 17.
What investigators
have confirmed
During a Dec. 22 press conference, Russellville Police Chief James Bacon said all but one person of interest had been eliminated as a suspect.
Bacon later said formal charges had been requested for one person, but Gibbons requested that person’s name not be released until formal charges were filed.
When asked if Dirksmeyer’s murder was a random attack, Bacon said, “We are confident that is not the case.”
Investigators also said forensic evidence from the crime scene was obtained and provided additional information but would not release whether or not a murder weapon or weapons had been processed.
The autopsy report indicated the cause of death was multiple blunt- and sharp-force injuries, including a stab wound to the back right side of the neck and superficial cuts on the front and right side of the neck, shoulder and ear. Additionally, there were abrasions to the front of the face around the eyes, nose and chin.
Investigators also previously said there was no sign of sexual assault, nor trauma to the body that indicated sexual assault.
During the December press conference, Bacon said his department had interviewed more than 50 persons that may have had knowledge of Dirksmeyer’s activities on or around Dec. 15.
Through those interviews, Bacon said “ ... we have cleared all but one of these people.”
A 2004 graduate of Dover High School, reigning Miss Petit Jean Valley, contestant in the 2005 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, and a well-regarded musical talent, Dirksmeyer’s death has shaken her family, friends, the community and the Arkansas Tech University student body and faculty.

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Copyright © 2006, Russellville Newspapers, Inc

Mathlike

02-04-2006, 02:32 AM

I was merely stating that your first question about the how polygraphs are handled might be irrelevant to how the guilty party would act.

This is precisely where and how you missed the essence of the question.

Amy

02-10-2006, 09:00 PM

How long does it take for the DA to read the material submitted? It would seem this would become the "priority" now that the previous trial he was involved in is over.

Any new words? Is the hold up more investigation? TIA

2lakes

02-13-2006, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by Amy
How long does it take for the DA to read the material submitted? It would seem this would become the "priority" now that the previous trial he was involved in is over.

Any new words? Is the hold up more investigation? TIA

The DA has read the reports submitted but said they would not move further they have assistance from the FBI on the case. They made requests to the FBI the end of December. My guess is that they are worried they don't have enough evidence to convict.

Its a crying shame that the police have been pretty certain from the beginning who the murderer was and this person is still allowed to be roaming the streets. The Russellville Police handled the investigation well for a town that has a low murder rate. When the DA asked the police to review their information & re-interview the 50 persons of interest they did so. They then handed their report over to the DA and from there it has been at a stand still.

I feel so badly for Nona's family.

2lakes

02-16-2006, 12:51 PM

2 months have come and gone and still no arrest or suspect publicly named.

Justice for Nona :rose:

sophiafox

02-17-2006, 10:08 AM

Story Date: 2/15/2006 8:59:26 AM

Questions & Answers: Dirksmeyer investigators navigate Courier queries

Editor's note: David Gibbons, 5th Judicial District prosecuting attorney, answered many questions during a recent interview with The Courier, but some responses, such as those that follow, offered little insight into the investigation.

By Scott Perkins
editor@couriernews.com
Q: Can you explain the reasons for no charge in this case. Probable cause is required for a formal charge. Do you have probable cause against the suspect?
A: I don't want to get into that right now. But I will say, there is a big difference between the amount of evidence necessary to file charges and the amount of evidence necessary to sustain a conviction.
Q: Can you grade the evidence in the investigation up to this point?
A: I don't want to get into that.
Q: Could you say you have a substantial amount of evidence?
A: Yes, the crime scene provided substantial evidence. And some of it is still being processed.
Q: What is the nature of evidence being processed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies?
A: I don't think I want to go into that.
Q: How confident are you with the investigation?
A: Very confident.
Q: Were there signs of forced entry into Nona Dirksmeyer's apartment?
A: Can't go into that.
Q: Was a murder weapon discovered and if so is it in evidence?
A: Can't go into that.
Q: Has the suspect's clothes been obtained via a warrant for evidence? As in to say, have the clothes worn by suspect the day of the murder been acquired to check for blood spatter, etc.?
A: I don't believe.... I'm not going to comment on that.
Q: What was the time of death?
Gibbons: Can't go into that.
Q: Is this a homicide?
A: Yes
Q: What were the results of the polygraph administered by the Arkansas State Police to the one suspect?
A: I can't go into that.
Q: What can you say about a murderer walking the streets?
A: He won't be walking the streets for long.
Q: Is the suspect being watched?
A: Can't go into that. www.couriernews.com/archivedstory.asp?ID=10396 (http://)

FTC35

02-17-2006, 03:25 PM

Want to know what's really going on here, and why there is such a delay?

There's a lot more to the story than what we've seen.

Before her murder, Nona was starting to have second thoughts about her engagement. She was also see running around with Russellville's mayor's son, who has been in trouble with the law before and supposedly isn't allowed in Pope county (I can't confirm this though). Getting interesting yet?

The chief of police has been reported to have been extremely stressed and not himself since the murder. In fact, KFSM just reported a story stating that people that know him say he has aged considerably since then.

“I see the police chief every week. Since this has happened, he looks like he's aged ten years,” Jackson Steelman said.

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4509103

Start filling in the blanks and it makes sense that their suspect numero uno is the mayor's son.

Amy

02-17-2006, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by FTC35
Want to know what's really going on here, and why there is such a delay?

There's a lot more to the story than what we've seen.

Before her murder, Nona was starting to have second thoughts about her engagement. She was also see running around with Russellville's mayor's son, who has been in trouble with the law before and supposedly isn't allowed in Pope county (I can't confirm this though). Getting interesting yet?

The chief of police has been reported to have been extremely stressed and not himself since the murder. In fact, KFSM just reported a story stating that people that know him say he has aged considerably since then.

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4509103

Start filling in the blanks and it makes sense that their suspect numero uno is the mayor's son.

Yep, getting very interesting!!! Thanks for the info!!!!

dtbh

02-21-2006, 07:34 PM

I talked to the detective working on the case. The mayor's son was out of town during the murder. None of Nona's friends mentioned her knowing him, either. Rumors like these may have been started by the killer and/or his family to try to point suspicion in other directions!

dtbh

02-21-2006, 07:37 PM

Oh! And the chief of police says he doesn't even know the guy who claims he (the chief) is looking older.

janetlynn

02-22-2006, 04:13 AM

I heard a rumor that the Mayors son (Bubba) was arrested last night. :confused:

ARGirl

02-22-2006, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by janetlynn
I heard a rumor that the Mayors son (Bubba) was arrested last night. :confused:

The ticker at the top of http://www.couriernews.com (Russellville's local paper's website) says that neither the Prosecuting attorney nor the RPD have confirmed an arrest. I heard the same rumor about Bubba, but he nor anyone else has been arrested.

2lakes

02-22-2006, 09:41 AM

They could put the rumors to rest by just arresting their prime suspect. To the person who spoke to the detective: what is the hold up and when (if ever!) are the going to arrest the suspect?

dtbh

02-22-2006, 09:54 AM

Apparently the hold up is getting additional evidence from the FBI and other sources (I presume the state crime lab). This was also stated in the local paper a few days ago. There is enough evidence to arrest the suspect (as there was in December), but the prosecutor wants to make sure nothing unexpected shows up in this additional evidence. I think it is like frosting on the cake, so to speak. All the jury needs is one idiot on the jury that does not believe the evidence, and the killer walks free. Kind of like OJ, where they had 12 idiots on the jury.

dtbh

02-22-2006, 05:55 PM

Another thing the detective said was that he had talked with the prosecuting attorney and told him that if he had made the arrest when they (the cops) handed over the report, there wouldn't be all these rumors floating around. The cops had enough evidence for an arrest Dec. 21, but like I said in my previous post, the prosecutor wants to make sure all the stuff is back from the crime lab before an arrest. I think he wants to make sure this is an open and shut case. He will be getting a national spotlight on him. If he screws up, it won't be a secret, but if he does well (i.e. gets a conviction) then there's a big feather in his hat. As well as the satisfaction of putting a murderer behind bars.

janetlynn

02-22-2006, 09:11 PM

Just remember this is an election year! They will wait as long as it takes so they won't lose a vote.

sophiafox

02-23-2006, 02:17 AM

They know who did it and yet they do not arrest HIM. This kinda gives HIM a free rein until he is arrested. I mean this will be a 1st degree charge so what does he have to lose? He can do anything he pleases. I say arrest first then wait for the evidence to come back. Take that killer off the streets Mr. Prosecutor! You work for US!

If something happens in the mean time I think the prosecutor should be charged as an accessory to that crime, as that killer should be locked up at this point.

oh yeah... JMHO

Amy

02-25-2006, 03:18 AM

I'd worry that their suspect would take off for parts unknown.....and not be around to be arrested or go to trial. In addition to the part that, left free, he would/could kill again. IMO

dtbh

02-26-2006, 09:58 PM

If I were the suspect, I'd be tempted to take off to one of the countries that doesn't extradite to states w/ the death penalty. It'd be better to be a dishwasher in England than some convict's love toy in prison! But, if the suspect fled, it'd almost surely indicate his guilt. If he stays, all he needs is one idiot on the jury that has reasonable doubts about his guilt--then he goes free. He and his buddies can all then howl about what a bunch of incompetents the Russellville cops are, because they couldn't find the "real" killer. I think he will take the "big gamble" and keep protesting that he's innocent and hope he gets just one idiot on the jury.

Most of us, if we lost our temper and killed someone, would probably turn ourselves in, say it was an accident and hope for the judge's mercy. But, you have to put yourself in this guy's shoes. He doesn't know even half the evidence that the cops do. He probably thinks he covered his tracks pretty well. It might dawn on him after he posts bail and his attorney goes over some of the facts that maybe he wasn't so smart after all. Maybe then is when the bounty hunters will earn their pay.

sophiafox

03-01-2006, 03:22 AM

Q: What can you say about a murderer walking the streets?
A: He won't be walking the streets for long.
Q: Is the suspect being watched?
A: Can't go into that. www.couriernews.com/archivedstory.asp?ID=10396 (http://) [/B][/QUOTE]

I would like to know the prosecutors definition of LONG
Having a killer on the streets one day is to long! :flamemad:

How about it someone who
lives there? Any opinion on how long this is going to take?

Jadedblueeyes

03-01-2006, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by sophiafox
Q: What can you say about a murderer walking the streets?
A: He won't be walking the streets for long.
Q: Is the suspect being watched?
A: Can't go into that. www.couriernews.com/archivedstory.asp?ID=10396 (http://)

I would like to know the prosecutors definition of LONG
Having a killer on the streets one day is to long! :flamemad:

How about it someone who
lives there? Any opinion on how long this is going to take? [/B][/QUOTE]

I think whomever this suspect is they are handling him with kid gloves it seems. Sounds like he may come from a well to do family. IMO if he was just some typical guy they would have arrested him long ago. I think the DA knows this suspect can hire the best lawyers in town so he is wanting more than necessary before arresting him.

IMO

Ocean

2lakes

03-01-2006, 10:55 PM

Here's a link to all of the archive stories on Nona from the Courier. There were some articles that I had not seen yet, once of which is an interview with Nona's brother.

http://www.couriernews.com/archivesearch.asp

It is frusterating enough for the public that an arrest has not yet been made but to hear it from the family is just devestating.

sophiafox

03-02-2006, 12:11 AM

I had been there but didnt find archives until you pointed it out. I work at night and sometimes my mind just doesnt work!

I noticed the 2/18 article the prosecuter said, “We’re working towards a conviction.”

I hate to tell him this... You have to arrest him before you can convict him!
I dont even live in this area and yet I feer for the people there unless this person is already in jail for something else so they can take their time in investigating the muder.

Other wise throw this guy in jail now!

2lakes

03-02-2006, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by sophiafox
I had been there but didnt find archives until you pointed it out. I work at night and sometimes my mind just doesnt work!

I noticed the 2/18 article the prosecuter said, “We’re working towards a conviction.”

I hate to tell him this... You have to arrest him before you can convict him!
I dont even live in this area and yet I feer for the people there unless this person is already in jail for something else so they can take their time in investigating the muder.

Other wise throw this guy in jail now!

sophia,
From what I have heard through a source that knows one of the detectives in town, the suspect is the boyfriend. I really don't fear that the person of interest is a "serial killer" but had a random act of violence maybe in a fit of anger. The prime suspect is probably walking on eggshells hoping that he can get his way out of this. I don't think he will kill again or run. With that said, justice needs to be served for the family. Every day that goes by without an arrest has to be like a thousand years. I really don't understand why an arrest can't be made.

sophiafox

03-03-2006, 02:09 AM

Logically, why would the boyfriend bring a friend and his mother to her house with him?

Although the well politically contacted person would give a reason for not arresting then getting the evidence later... like they would do with the regular Joe.

I would have to think that the boyfriend knows he is numero uno and then you have to worry about the pressure of "when are they coming to get me" and consider that the pressure might make him commit suicide.

Who ever did this has to be on edge. It never makes me sad when they commit suicide. Well a little... I always wish that would have been their first action rather than waiting until after they commit a crime.

I just hate waiting! I know all good things come in time but why do I have to wait so long!!!!

dtbh

03-03-2006, 09:13 AM

A relative of mine, after learning about this case, sent a link to "sociopath" on the internet. There is a more politically correct term for it, but I can't remember what it is. Coincidentally, one of the people "very closely involved" in this case, also said that the suspect is a sociopath. He won't "crack" and turn himself in or commit suicide. Either one would be uncharacteristic of a sociopath. I guess it is also possible for a person to consciously
"forget" that something bad happened. So, my guess is that the killer has put this whole thing out of his mind--similar to a bad dream. I think he thinks that he has outsmarted the cops, that's why it's taking them so long to arrest him. Right now, I would think his mom is driving him absolutely nuts (not that she knows he did the crime--but just the way she is) and that prison will be a blessed relief. So, maybe he will crack!!

2lakes

03-03-2006, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by dtbh
Right now, I would think his mom is driving him absolutely nuts (not that she knows he did the crime--but just the way she is) and that prison will be a blessed relief. So, maybe he will crack!!

I thought your comments were interesting and was trying to figure out what "but just the way she is" meant. Do you know the mother? Are you saying that any mother would be pressuring their child to turn themselve in?

Seems like some parents are "blind" to the fact that their child could have done something so terrible. He may be telling some tall tales just like Neil Entwistle & Scott Peterson did. I'm not so convinced yet that the mother believes he did it (or is even a suspect). Who knows, maybe he is the one starting the rumors about someone else being the person of interest:shrug:

dtbh

03-03-2006, 01:22 PM

I know the suspect; I know the mother--not well, but enough to see how bizarre she treats her "little boy." I think he went off to college (2nd yr) just to get away from her (and get into drugs, etc.). When the arrest is made, I predict there will be a whole bunch of people (his friends and family mainly) that will be whining how incompetent the police are because they couldn't find the "real" killer. I'm not sure if the mother suspects her little boy yet, although nothing will suprise me about this. I know Nona's mother trusted "the suspect" and could not believe it when told who it was--until she heard some of the evidence. So, right now, our only consolation is that his mother is driving him crazy!

2lakes

03-06-2006, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by dtbh
I know the suspect; I know the mother--not well, but enough to see how bizarre she treats her "little boy." I think he went off to college (2nd yr) just to get away from her (and get into drugs, etc.). When the arrest is made, I predict there will be a whole bunch of people (his friends and family mainly) that will be whining how incompetent the police are because they couldn't find the "real" killer. I'm not sure if the mother suspects her little boy yet, although nothing will suprise me about this. I know Nona's mother trusted "the suspect" and could not believe it when told who it was--until she heard some of the evidence. So, right now, our only consolation is that his mother is driving him crazy!

So did you know Nona too? Didn't they date for 3 years? In the obit he was listed as her fiance. So sad.

dtbh

03-06-2006, 06:25 PM

"So did you know Nona too? Didn't they date for 3 years? In the obit he was listed as her fiance. So sad."

Answer: Oh yes, I knew Nona too! I think they dated for about 5 yrs. I think the reason they listed him as the fiance, was because they had planned to get married when they finished college. I guess he was considered "part of the family" at the time of death. One of the inconsistencies in his "story" to the cops was that he was going to ask Nona to marry him the night she was killed. However, I think it was this summer some time that she called her mother to tell her Kevin had asked her to marry him then.

ValleyGirl

03-07-2006, 02:05 PM

Sadly, I don't think there will be an arrest in this case. The police have the body, the weapon, the crime scene and a suspect which everyone knows - it's the boyfriend, but they can't make an arrest. There is something really wrong with this picture.

Unfortunately, it has gotten really quiet around here. I think the family should hound the prosecutor daily but that isn't happening. It's just really sad!

dtbh

03-07-2006, 05:19 PM

How do you know the family hasn't been bugging the prosecutor? I was wondering if you know the family?

ValleyGirl

03-07-2006, 05:49 PM

Her brother stays on top of things but I understand that he is about the only one who is really hounding for answers.

What worries me is that the prosecutor keeps saying that he is working towards a conviction, which makes complete sense. However, this is a small town and a jury would most likely find him guilty if the evidence supported guilt.

This isn't Redwood City (OJ). The people in this community are not happy with this crime and if the prosecutor has the evidence they claim to I say arrest him now! The defense may ask for a change of venue but I don't think that will lessen a guilty verdict - if the evidence is there.

Something is not right with this case. I know the police want an arrest and that the prosecutor keeps saying that this is a murder not a drug bust but how long does it take to make an arrest if you have such a strong case...?

ValleyGirl

03-09-2006, 04:53 PM

The prosecutor needs to do something in this case because the people in Russellville are really starting to doubt their confidence. He hasn't made a statement regarding this case in awhile. It is a slap in the face to the family and to the community to say that he is busy with other cases!

You don't let a murder suspect (the sole suspect might I add) that you have hard evidence or at least probable case againist walk the streets. If you have the evidence you make the arrest. I'm sure they are monitoring him in hopes of trapping him in more lies (Scott Peterson). This is sad! I think our community should be outraged!

Amy

03-10-2006, 03:17 AM

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
The prosecutor needs to do something in this case because the people in Russellville are really starting to doubt their confidence. He hasn't made a statement regarding this case in awhile. It is a slap in the face to the family and to the community to say that he is busy with other cases!

You don't let a murder suspect (the sole suspect might I add) that you have hard evidence or at least probable case againist walk the streets. If you have the evidence you make the arrest. I'm sure they are monitoring him in hopes of trapping him in more lies (Scott Peterson). This is sad! I think our community should be outraged!

From the sounds of things (from other posts) it would seem they have enough evidence that they wouldn't "need" to try to catch him in more lies....just arrest him and get on with the trial!!!

ValleyGirl

03-10-2006, 04:36 PM

Friday, March 10, 2006
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Nona's killer remains free

No arrest in Dirksmeyer murder investigation 86 days after her death

By Scott Perkins
editor@couriernews.com
It's been nearly three months since Nona Dirksmeyer, 19, was found dead in her Russellville apartment and her family wants answers -- particularly when it comes to the identity of the sole murder suspect mentioned by local law enforcement.
"Our family has been through nearly 90 days of confusion and frustration," Greg Dirksmeyer, Nona's older brother said.
"We hope and pray for justice for Nona's sake, and we urge the authorities involved to do what it takes to get Nona's killer off the streets and on the road to a conviction."
David Gibbons, 5th Judicial District prosecuting attorney, told The Courier on Thursday many law enforcement agencies are involved in the investigation and processing evidence is his current focus.
"The investigation is continuing on," Gibbons said.
"We have all these different agencies involved in it. It is moving forward. It is important that when a case is presented to a jury that the jury is comfortable with the evidence and comfortable with returning a guilty verdict."
Russellville Police Chief James Bacon and Det. Mark Frost, lead investigator, turned over the investigative report to Gibbons on Jan. 17.
The RPD has requested formal charges to be filed against one suspect.
"We understand there is a process to any investigation, but we need some answers about what happened to Nona in her apartment on that tragic day," Dirksmeyer said. "If Mark Frost wasn't involved with this case, I would really be worried."
When asked about the status of evidence in the Dirksmeyer murder investigation, J.R. Howard, executive director of the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory said, "There's been some stuff completed in February. And there's still some evidence being processed."
Howard said it would be difficult to put a timeline on when the evidence in his lab will be fully processed.
"It's hard to put a date on it," Howard said. "You've got one of the best prosecutors (Gibbons) in the state handling this. He'll do it right."
Howard also pointed out he has worked with Gibbons in the past and has known him a long time.
Authorities confirmed early in the investigation the FBI and the Arkansas State Police were assisting with processing certain pieces of evidence pertaining to areas of "expertise."
"There may be some tests that we (state crime lab) can't do. It might be that they sent evidence to a different crime lab... for a quicker turn-around. We out-source several toxicology cases because independent labs could process quicker than we could," Howard said.
Nona Dirksmeyer, a sophomore music student at Arkansas Tech University and a 2004 graduate of Dover High School, reportedly died Dec. 15 as a result of multiple blunt- and sharp-force trauma.
Editor's note: Look for continued coverage on the investigation and for the latest on any possible charges or arrest in future editions of The Courier. Scarlet Sims contributed to this article.

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Copyright © 2006, Russellville Newspapers, Inc.

Amy

03-10-2006, 05:26 PM

I know they have to be careful, and to cross their t's and dot their i's---but this seems to be taking a little too long.

If they outsourced to other labs who might be able to provide a quicker turn around---I sure would hate to see how long they could drag this on using their own labs!!!

2lakes

03-11-2006, 05:19 PM

The article stated that Gibbons is one of the states' best prosecutors. He sounds more like a criminals dream by the way this case is going. It has been long enough. It's time to arrest the suspect to give justice to this poor girls family.

I wish Nona's family would get Nancy Grace or Greta Van Susteren on this case to put some pressure on them with some national attention.

midge3

03-12-2006, 01:56 AM

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
Her brother stays on top of things but I understand that he is about the only one who is really hounding for answers.

Are you close to the family? What would make you say that the whole family is pushing for answers?

If I were in that situation, and it were my daughter who was killed and her boyfriend was the one that did it, I would be in shock, and once that shock wore off that killer better watch out.

ValleyGirl

03-12-2006, 06:56 PM

You're right. I certainly feel that a huge press rush from the family would help get things rolling. People are really starting to doubt this investigation and rightfully so!

Nona's brother is the only one that's came forward with his doubts in the paper. If they can't come forward they should have a spokesperson come forward and ask the questions. To me, this is a community issue as well. It's not comforting to know that someone is walking the streets and will most likely continue to.

What are you thoughts midge?

FDInLaw

03-13-2006, 03:13 PM

It doesn't seem that the folks making comments about the families lack of activity really know the situation. I think it's a bit heartless to be pointing fingers at Nona's family - her parents have given interviews in their home and have shared a lot of painful deatails about Nona's life - this has not been easy for them. They are daily outraged that Nona's killer is still out there but they are trying not the hinder the police investigation by bashing them in the press. Please try to focus your frustrations on the one who is responsable in the first place. I agree with the one entry - that when the shock is worn off the murder needs to watch his back.

ValleyGirl

03-13-2006, 07:29 PM

I am not being heartless. In cases that are growing cold it helps to have the family in the news to keep the core of the case alive and fresh in the minds of potential jurors. I know that the family did an interview right after the murder and opened up about her past. I am not laying any responsibility on the family. I just know from experience that it helps to keep the face of the victim on the mind's of the community. The victim can't speak, so it is the family's duty (of sorts) to keep the public focused on her.

When things are quiet it creates doubt. In this situation it is very odd because of the "ongoing investigation". This case is very strange given the fact that the police say they are confident yet there words don't reflect their actions.

The perfect example of what a family's response can do is that of Laci Peterson. Her family was steadfast about keeping her name in the minds of potential jurors and it helped to get a conviction.

2lakes

03-13-2006, 11:48 PM

Thinking of Nona & her family today :rose:

dtbh

03-14-2006, 10:12 AM

My sources seem to think that the arrest will occur in two more weeks--about the end of this month. Cops are straining at the bit, ready to arrest (and have been since December). They seem to be pretty sure of a conviction. But, they want to cooperate with the prosecutor who wants to tie up a few loose ends before the arrest. I get the feeling that they may just go ahead and make the arrest anyway.

ValleyGirl

03-14-2006, 02:05 PM

It certainly needs to happen but I'm skeptical.

FDInLaw

03-15-2006, 11:52 AM

On the Miss Arkansas site there has been some interesting discussion. If you haven't had a look at it, it's worth the time.

This link will take you to the main page. . . hit "remembering Nona" to get the latest comments.

http://missarkansas.proboards13.com/index.cgi?board=general

This thread was started by Nona's boyfriend, Kevin (?). There is some serious discussion on here as well. Make sure you check this one out!

http://missarkansas.proboards13.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1135031922&page=1

Sturgeon_Moon

03-15-2006, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by 2lakes

[edited for clarity]

I pray that this was a random act and not someone she knew.

For Nona and her family.
:rose: Wouldn't it be easier to find justice if it is someone she knows rather than a random act?

FDInLaw

03-15-2006, 12:04 PM

I agree, it might be easier to catch and bring to justice a person she knew rather that some freak that happened to be passing through town and is Lord knows where now. However, it seems more heartbreaking to be murdered by someone you love and trusted.

jjlynn072

03-15-2006, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by FDInLaw
On the Miss Arkansas site there has been some interesting discussion. If you haven't had a look at it, it's worth the time.

This link will take you to the main page. . . hit "remembering Nona" to get the latest comments.

http://missarkansas.proboards13.com/index.cgi?board=general

This thread was started by Nona's boyfriend, Kevin (?). There is some serious discussion on here as well. Make sure you check this one out!

http://missarkansas.proboards13.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1135031922&page=1

Very interesting.... I wonder how old thoes poster are on that board? They seem very young. Thanks for the links!

ValleyGirl

03-15-2006, 02:58 PM

In the sidebar of the paper today it says that Nona's family is going to speak out publicly about her death. It says to watch for related stories in this weeks Courier. Her brother was featured in the paper Saturday.

This story has to stay in the press. Nona can't speak for herself so those closest to her need to remind everyone that she was murdered. This is always a key in sucessful prosecution of these cases. I pray that the family is demanding answers and getting them! They deserve the answers!

FDInLaw

03-15-2006, 03:39 PM

Thank you for the information from the Courier - I don't get that paper so I will watch for it on their site. I hope Nona's parents do make a public statement.

FDInLaw

03-16-2006, 10:58 AM

Dirksmeyer family mourns, encourages justice

Realizing the three-month anniversary of her death increases pain, confusion

By Scott Perkins
editor@couriernews.com
"Yes, Russellville, it's time. It's time to know the identity of the killer of a beautiful, innocent young woman," Greg "Duke" Dirksmeyer, Nona's older brother, told The Courier on Wednesday.
"The community needs to know who killed Nona, and so does her family."
Nona Dirksmeyer, 19, was discovered in her Russellville apartment more than three months ago. Law enforcement authorities have not released the name of their sole suspect.
"I'm heartbroken and confused," Carol Dipert, Nona's mother, said. "As a mother of an almost 20-year-old daughter, you have no clue how hard this is. By the day, as we continue living our lives, it makes the pain even more. You go through your day trying to do what has to be done, and then something reminds me of Nona, and it hurts. She was such a special person to so many people."
Nona's family also said they have the utmost faith in David Gibbons, 5th Judicial District prosecuting attorney, and the Russellville Police detectives involved with the investigation and look forward to justice in the near future.
In mid-December, the Arkansas River Valley community was shocked by the news of its first homicide in nearly six years. Now, after 92 days of investigating, the community's fascination focuses on the lack of public information and the fact the unnamed suspect mentioned by police is still free, and his or her identity remains unknown to residents.
"The family is puzzled. We want to hear something. We all want to know what happened to Nona. She was a young woman with a very promising future," Dirksmeyer said. "Only law enforcement authorities know the suspect's true identity, so there's some area in the River Valley with a murderer going about their life while Nona's was halted in an instant."
Nona, who was a sophomore music student at Arkansas Tech University, would have been anticipating spring break today as Friday is the official beginning of the break for Tech students, according to Dipert. Dipert also crowned the 2006 Miss Petit Jean Valley only weeks ago, an honor Nona would have done as the winner of the event last year.
Dipert also said Nona was scheduled to perform for Easter Service at First Christian Church in Russellville where she had planned to sing a solo as part of the ceremonies for the Passage of Christ.
Nona, a 2004 graduate of Dover High School, reportedly died Dec. 15, 2005, as a result of multiple blunt- and sharp-force trauma. One suspect has been the focus of the investigation for months, however Gibbons has requested the name of the suspect be withheld until his office files formal charges.
Editor's note: Watch for continued coverage of the ongoing investigation and features highlighting Nona's legacy in future editions of The Courier.

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Copyright © 2006, Russellville Newspapers, Inc.

ValleyGirl

03-16-2006, 12:59 PM

Whose is Kevin's attorney? Is it a local person or someone else?

dtbh

03-16-2006, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
Whose is Kevin's attorney? Is it a local person or someone else?

I heard that Seth Irwin was the local attorney, but that he also had someone from out of town......

ValleyGirl

03-16-2006, 01:59 PM

Any word "d" on when the arrest may take place? Hopefully, this week???

dtbh

03-16-2006, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
Any word "d" on when the arrest may take place? Hopefully, this week???

Not this week. Soon, though.

ValleyGirl

03-16-2006, 05:48 PM

Hopefully soon! Do you know what the hold up is with the evidence?

dtbh

03-18-2006, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
Hopefully soon! Do you know what the hold up is with the evidence?

No hold up on "evidence." I think they just have a few loose ends to tie up.

2lakes

03-19-2006, 09:54 PM

the ms arkansas message board was very interesting to read. (some people from this board were even quoted). I found it puzzling that the boyfriend would post on a message board just a few days following her murder.

FDInLaw

03-19-2006, 10:16 PM

Kevin (?) actually posted that the evening of the day of the funeral.

janetlynn

03-20-2006, 07:07 AM

I went to see his post on the other site....Nothing....Where is his post?

FDInLaw

03-20-2006, 08:26 AM

Just go to this link. . .

http://missarkansas.proboards13.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1135031922&page=1

;)

FDInLaw

03-20-2006, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by FTC35
Want to know what's really going on here, and why there is such a delay?

There's a lot more to the story than what we've seen.

Before her murder, Nona was starting to have second thoughts about her engagement. She was also see running around with Russellville's mayor's son, who has been in trouble with the law before and supposedly isn't allowed in Pope county (I can't confirm this though). Getting interesting yet?

The chief of police has been reported to have been extremely stressed and not himself since the murder. In fact, KFSM just reported a story stating that people that know him say he has aged considerably since then.

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4509103

Start filling in the blanks and it makes sense that their suspect numero uno is the mayor's son.

This post continues to bother me. I really wonder if the person that posted this was intentionally starting a rumor on this site. Note the person only posted once and does not continue to contribute to the discussion on this thread - but somehow we are all just expected to accept what is said without any real reason to. Also, over a week ago I sent them an e-mail requesting more information and they have yet to respond.

ValleyGirl

03-20-2006, 10:36 AM

The prosecutor and the police stated that the mayor's son was never considered a suspect. They released a statement to the newspaper. It was a rumor that spread like wildfire here! It was crazy for awhile!

FDInLaw

03-20-2006, 10:46 AM

The rumor keeps popping up on the pageant site. I did hear that the police made a statement. I just wonder if they have looked into who posted the rumor on this site.

2lakes

03-20-2006, 01:18 PM

I just think this whole delay is FISHY. I just don't undertand why it is taking so long!

FDInLaw

03-20-2006, 02:27 PM

There is a lot of activity on the pageant site today. I agree with the point that is made about the boyfriend. If they were in love and planning to marry, why don’t we hear more from him in the media. You would think he would be demanding answers by now!

FDInLaw

03-20-2006, 07:33 PM

Parents of Murdered Beauty Queen Speak Out About the Investigation
Monday March 20, 2006 6:43pm Reporter: Anne Pressly Posted By: Amanda Manatt

Russellville - It's been three months since the body of pageant queen, Nona Dirksmeyer, was found in her Russellville apartment. No arrests have been made in the case, and today for only the second time since their daughter's death, Duane and Carol Dipert spoke out on camera about the investigation.

The Diperts are an extremely private couple, but Monday afternoon they spoke candidly about their daughter's abbreviated life, her tragic death, and the seemingly never-ending wait for her killer to be put behind bars. Carol Dipert has spent the last three months collecting pictures and poems of her late daughter.

(Carol Dipert, victim’s mother) "I like the one that says 'each day will bring a song; bring joy to others with that song' because she liked to sing."

The now-distant memories of the former Miss Arkansas contestant are clouded by anger for Nona Dirksmeyer's mother and step-father. The Diperts have sat-by, waiting for the arrest of the person they believe took the 19-year-old's life.

(Duane Dipert, victim’s step-father) "It's extremely frustrating because we know who the murderer is, and he's out there and he's out there going about his business as usual."

Dirksmeyer's parents will not reveal that person's identity, but say they hope he will be off the streets before he can take the life of someone else.

(Duane Dipert) "We can't prior to the arrest, but we think an arrest is going to happen soon, so that's the other thing, that's the other thing that's keeping us going."

Prosecuting Attorney David Gibbons would not go on camera Monday to say when the arrest will come

peg54

03-20-2006, 10:11 PM

How long have we been hearing, an arrest is coming soon? Maybe we will find out one of these days what's going on, and find out what has taken them so long to arrest someone.

peg

FDInLaw

03-21-2006, 10:43 AM

Hey All,

This blog is an interesting read. Gives more info about Kevin Jones as well as states that it was defiantly Nona's step-dad, Duane Dipert, on the pageant thread that Kevin started.

http://huffcrimeblog.com/?p=513

ValleyGirl

03-21-2006, 03:15 PM

DTBH ~ Is there any news this week? It looks like things are heating up!

FDInLaw

03-22-2006, 05:24 PM

Use this link to get the Steve Huff's latesest article. . .

http://www.crimelibrary.com/news/original/0306/2201_beauty_queen_murder.html

It is actually here on the Court TV site. It is nice to see the case get more press.

MVaussie

03-22-2006, 09:06 PM

Im writting from Australia and I'm sitting here in complete & utter shock! Still no arrest, if they know who did it why not arrest them? I just hope that in the end justice is served and they do arrest the culprit.

This seems all too familiar with a murder in Brisbane Australia 3 young beautiful children were murded police kept saying they have good leads an arrest seems to be nearing that was 2 years ago and still nothing!

Amy

03-22-2006, 11:33 PM

Originally posted by MVaussie
Im writting from Australia and I'm sitting here in complete & utter shock! Still no arrest, if they know who did it why not arrest them? I just hope that in the end justice is served and they do arrest the culprit.

This seems all too familiar with a murder in Brisbane Australia 3 young beautiful children were murded police kept saying they have good leads an arrest seems to be nearing that was 2 years ago and still nothing!

A local case here is just turned 3 years......still no body, but pretty much considered a murder---left her 2 little ones, her car (which had snow on it, tho we had no snow at the time,) her wallet, her money.

The detectice gave a statement, that's about all that happens on the anniversary of her disappearance. He says they have a suspect (or did he say person of interest) but not enough to convict. The boyfriend moved out of state, the ex has the kids. From the quotes from bf and ex in the papers at the time----I'm puttin' my money on it being the bf. But, will probably never know!!!

Sure hope they get on the stick with this one!!! The guy's gotta know he's goin' down......if they don't do something soon, my bet is he will high tail out of there, and they will never get the arrest.

ValleyGirl

03-24-2006, 11:12 AM

Okay - it is the end of the month. What's one more week? Arrest someone now! This case is so bizarre!

2lakes

03-24-2006, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by FDInLaw
Hey All,

This blog is an interesting read. Gives more info about Kevin Jones as well as states that it was defiantly Nona's step-dad, Duane Dipert, on the pageant thread that Kevin started.

http://huffcrimeblog.com/?p=513

Thank you for this link. There was some really good information that I had not previously heard.

I'm glad someone is turning up the heat.

2lakes

03-25-2006, 04:53 PM

BUMPING

Another week that a KILLER is walking the streets.

JUSTICE FOR NONA!

Moms4Justice

03-26-2006, 04:56 AM

Any updates to this story? It was hot for a few days after the Crime library story now its just getting lost in the shuffle! :shrug:

BorderCollieMom

03-27-2006, 11:23 AM

still nothing ! There seems to be alot of talk on the Pageant Board though.

dtbh

03-27-2006, 07:24 PM

This week will be interesting.... You'll see!

ValleyGirl

03-27-2006, 08:14 PM

D ~ Is this "the" week? I've heard to be watching for something by Wednesday...

What do your sources say?

2lakes

03-28-2006, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by dtbh
This week will be interesting.... You'll see!

I hope so.

FDInLaw

03-28-2006, 08:29 AM

Hey All!

Just did a seach for "Chelsea Huckabay" (Nona's bestfriend) and found her site that Steve Huff must have used to get his stuff. She posted something new and it's worth posting here. . .

"well holy crap. i didn't know i was being watched until i read this article. at least this guy sounds like he's on my side. i'm so sick of the news and the press printing articles that are absolute lies. when i read that article up there, i cried. finally someone who knows what the hell he's talking about. i iwas initially mad that he took my words and put them somewhere else, but i guess i have to get over that because i did put them on the net for anyone to read, but after i read the whole article, i thought "thank god... someone out there is not a moron."

at least he's covering all angles of the situation instead of pointing a big ignorant finger at kevin jones.

kevin is my best friend. he and nona and jim and i were all best friends together. people need to stop pointing fingers and start praying, holding hands, and showing love to one another. i know with all of my heart, soul, and being that kevin is innocent. i know this and there is no way for me to ever prove it to you or anyone else out there. but i will die knowing he is innocent, believing it with every piece of me. and this isn't childish igorance, this isn't me overlooking what i don't want to see. this is me, a little girl who was forced to grow up too quickly in a ****ty situation, and who was then thrown into a whirlwind of death and murder and terror, and has now grown up to see that the world isn't as perfect as she once thought it to be. this is me telling the whole world right now that if they truly believe kevin jones did this, then they have to be the stupidest people i've ever met in my entire life because the sadness i saw that night.. that terrible ****ing night, that was the kind of sorrow that nobody should EVER have to experience.

i picked kevin jones up off my kitchen floor that night because that boy was too empty to move. i saw him fall to his knees, tears in his eyes, hands to God, wailing about his lost angel, nona, and how much he wanted her back. i watched him cry, i stayed up with him EVERY goddamned night of that week, holding him and listening to him, trying to comfort him in any way possible. i love him. and he loved Nona. and if there is anyone in this world who thinks something else, then i want nothing to do with any of you because nothing you say will convince me of anything else. i know the truth. i know kevin is innocent. and i will always believe that. i only believe the truth.

i still stay up at night thinking about her. i still have hour long conversations with kevin on my cell phone at night when we both can't sleep because we miss her too much. this is a bond that nothing and nobody will ever be able to break. death doesn't kill true love. it only delays it. and i know that one day we will all be together again and kevin will once again be truly happy. and until that day, everyone out there should just leave him the hell alone.. he's been through enough without everyone screaming and pointing and accusing him of something he would never do.. he would give anything to be put in her place, to keep her on this earth, to let her live. he would have died for her. but he would never have killed her. he loved her too much and he will die loving her just as much.

that is all i have to say on this subject and that is all i'm going to say."

( From: http://www.xanga.com/yuppie_trash )

dtbh

03-28-2006, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
D ~ Is this "the" week? I've heard to be watching for something by Wednesday...

What do your sources say?

Maybe not by Wednesday, but it is "the" week!

ValleyGirl

03-28-2006, 02:19 PM

Are they still tying up the evidence?

Columbo

03-28-2006, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by Amy

A local case here is just turned 3 years......still no body, but pretty much considered a murder---left her 2 little ones, her car (which had snow on it, tho we had no snow at the time,) her wallet, her money.

The detectice gave a statement, that's about all that happens on the anniversary of her disappearance. He says they have a suspect (or did he say person of interest) but not enough to convict. The boyfriend moved out of state, the ex has the kids. From the quotes from bf and ex in the papers at the time----I'm puttin' my money on it being the bf. But, will probably never know!!!

Sure hope they get on the stick with this one!!! The guy's gotta know he's goin' down......if they don't do something soon, my bet is he will high tail out of there, and they will never get the arrest.

Could you provide any additional information pertaining to this 3 year old case. Like, links to news articles, a current message board. TIA