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

[2lakes]

http://video.download.com/3800-11442_53-9983.html
(video)

http://www.hightoweroil.com/misspjv/MissPJV.htm

http://www.missarkansas.org/2005_review.htm
(scroll down to find her picture in the candidates)

http://www.5newsonline.com/Global/story.asp?S=4254754

http://www.5newsonline.com/Global/story.asp?S=4269850


I live in Arkansas and authorities are still being tight lipped on any leads or evidence. She didn't seem like the type to have enemies. The boyfriend has been questioned and released. I pray that this was a random act and not someone she knew.

There will be a news conference this Thursday.


For Nona and her family.
:rose:

[Annadee03]

I saw a brief interview w/ her family last night. They indicated it was probably someone she knew. Too early to tell at this point.
What a tragedy!

[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

[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.

[2lakes]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[2lakes]

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]

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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

[herlock h.]

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

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]

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]

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]

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

[herlock h.]

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]

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]

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]

Originally posted by sophiafox


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.

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]

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]

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]

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]

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


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

[2lakes]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

Bayleysmom, I keep checking the news everyday to see if an arrest has been made. Have you heard if Kevin (the boyfried) went to the funeral? I am in Bentonville :seeya:

[bayleysmom]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

Anything new on this case?

JF

[sophiafox]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

Justice for Nona :rose:

[sophiafox]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[janetlynn]

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

[ARGirl]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[sophiafox]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

"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]

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]

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

[ValleyGirl]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Thinking of Nona & her family today :rose:

[dtbh]

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]

It certainly needs to happen but I'm skeptical.

[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

[Sturgeon_Moon]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[dtbh]

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]

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

[dtbh]

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

Not this week. Soon, though.

[ValleyGirl]

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

[dtbh]

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]

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]

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

[janetlynn]

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

[FDInLaw]

Just go to this link. . .

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

;)

[FDInLaw]

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]

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]

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]

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

[FDInLaw]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[FDInLaw]

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]

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]

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]

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

[2lakes]

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]

BUMPING

Another week that a KILLER is walking the streets.

JUSTICE FOR NONA!

[Moms4Justice]

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]

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

[dtbh]

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

[ValleyGirl]

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

What do your sources say?

[2lakes]

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

I hope so.

[FDInLaw]

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]

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]

Are they still tying up the evidence?

[Columbo]

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

[Columbo]

The minute I read that the BF showed up at ND's residence with his mother and a friend to check on ND's well being, I knew it was the BF.

And didn't you get the feeling the BF told his mother about it?

"Ma, something bad happened. We were just argueing. It was an accident"

Mother's 911 call, "My son's girlfriend, I think she's dead. Terrible accident"

For the families sake, I hope it ends this week. IMO

[Amy]

Originally posted by Columbo


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

No message boards or anything,that I know of. Will try to look up a few of the articles in the local paper, which, as far as I know, is the only paper that picked it up.

Even at the time of her disappearance, there were a couple of days with fairly good sized stories, and then the few "updates" there after were just, "We haven't solved the case."

Come to think of it, there is a fellow a couple of towns over from this one, who has been missing for a year or two now. Kind of the same thing with coverage---a few days of big flurries, then occasional updates, and now just a small article on the anniversary.

[midge3]

Another murder that is unsolved is of Karen Bean of Ola, Ark-she died on 1/8/2002.
here's a link to an article, or you can search under archives for Karen Bean
http://www.couriernews.com/archivedstory.asp?ID=10714


As for Kevin I'm sure he's very guilty it wouldn't surprise me if he did have his mother involved and she were covering for him. In my opinion that whole family is messed up in the head.

[2lakes]

Originally posted by midge3
Another murder that is unsolved is of Karen Bean of Ola, Ark-she died on 1/8/2002.
here's a link to an article, or you can search under archives for Karen Bean
http://www.couriernews.com/archivedstory.asp?ID=10714



Now I am really disheartened about the Nona Dirksmeyer case after reading the similarities of this case. 4 years and the police also have 1 suspect narrowed down. The family still supports the prosecution that an arrest will be made! Something's not right here.

[2lakes]

Did anyone catch the segment on FOX with Greta tonight? I missed it and was wondering what was discussed.

[dtbh]

Originally posted by Columbo


And didn't you get the feeling the BF told his mother about it?

"Ma, something bad happened. We were just argueing. It was an accident"

Mother's 911 call, "My son's girlfriend, I think she's dead. Terrible accident"



Other people have said that the family must know, but your scenario is pretty believable. I don't know what I would say upon finding my son's girlfriend dead, but it probably wouldn't be "accident."

Anyway, an interesting thought you have.

[ValleyGirl]

DTBH ~
Any new news? It seems like things have gotten really quiet????

[MVaussie]

Did anyone else read the statement from Chelsea Huckabay that was posted here? Does it not seem strange the way she speaks about kevin? Im not trying to start any rumour but from ready that i would come to think she killed her!

[dtbh]

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
DTBH ~
Any new news? It seems like things have gotten really quiet????

We still have 2 days to this week. "The" week.

There will be an article about Nona in the Courier tomorrow (Thursday).

[ValleyGirl]

So it is still "The Week" as far as you know or have there been changes. You know your stuff D! I'm thankful for sound minds like yours!

[FDInLaw]

Is it a sound mind or a good source??? (He, He, He) ;)

[Columbo]

Originally posted by MVaussie
Did anyone else read the statement from Chelsea Huckabay that was posted here? Does it not seem strange the way she speaks about kevin? Im not trying to start any rumour but from ready that i would come to think she killed her!

What do you mean? Like these part's:

1. "at least this guy sounds like he's on my side."
2. "kevin is my best friend"
3. "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."
4. "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."
5. "i know the truth. i know kevin is innocent. and i will always believe that. i only believe the truth"

Yeah.....I had the same thoughts. Why would anyone have to be on her "side"??

Sounds like love and maybe some intimacy to me, "trying to comfort him in any way possible. i love him.". ( Is there more than just friends here???)

Which then makes a sound called, motive! IMO (Did Santa have a helper?)

[dtbh]

Originally posted by MVaussie
Did anyone else read the statement from Chelsea Huckabay that was posted here? Does it not seem strange the way she speaks about kevin? Im not trying to start any rumour but from ready that i would come to think she killed her!


Nothing would suprise me in this case. However, Chelsea was apparently at school in Conway during the murder, according to her parents. However, it's strange to me that she was the ONLY person (as far as I know) interviewed by the cops that had a lawyer during the initial interviews. Supposedly, it's because her parents don't trust the cops. Interesting, eh? It makes a person wonder how much she knows.....

[ValleyGirl]

I thought Chelsea was a lesbian? It is really creepy / emo about the closeness but maybe she is just a deep, dark person... ?

Is this still going to be the week?

[dtbh]

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
I thought Chelsea was a lesbian? It is really creepy / emo about the closeness but maybe she is just a deep, dark person... ?

Is this still going to be the week?


No, Chelsea is not a "lesbian"--according to her website, she lists herself as "bi-sexual." I guess that means she's willing to have sex with any human (or non-human?) either singly or in multiples.

The closer it gets to the end of the week, I'm beginning to wonder. Sources very close to the case assured me it would be this week.

[Columbo]

Dirksmeyer murder investigation carries on

More than 100 days after the discovery of Nona Dirksmeyer's body in her Russellville apartment, authorities remain tight-lipped about facts of the investigation and the identity of the suspect.
During a Dec. 22, 2005, press conference, Russellville Police Chief James Bacon said investigators had eliminated all but one person of interest and had requested formal charges be filed against that person.
David Gibbons, 5th Judicial District prosecuting attorney, in turn requested the RPD not release the suspect's name until his office files formal charges.
Gibbons said during the past month processing evidence is the current focus of the investigation. The Courier has confirmed some evidence continues to be processed at the State Crime Lab in Little Rock. Other agencies involved in evidence processing mentioned by Gibbons included the FBI and Arkansas State Police.
The prosecution has repeatedly cited a difference in the amount of evidence required for probable cause and the amount of evidence necessary for a conviction. Gibbons said the investigation is moving forward, and the timeframe between discovery and a charge is not unusual for a case of this nature.
Dirksmeyer's family has publicly stated confidence in lead investigator Det. Mark Frost and Gibbons, however, they also have said they do hope for justice in the near future.
Dirksmeyer, 19, was the victim of multiple blunt- and sharp-force trauma according the medical examiner's report. She was found nude in her living room Dec. 15.
Dirksmeyer was a sophomore music student at Arkansas Tech University, a talented vocalist, Miss Petit Jean Valley 2005, a junior deacon at her church and a mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

http://www.couriernews.com/story.asp?ID=11224

[Columbo]

Mother's memories shine light on Nona


Carol Dipert shares personal moments of her daughter

A lost youth's grace lives on in stories from home.
More than 100 days after the discovery of 19-year-old Nona Dirksmeyer's body, Carol Dipert, Dirksmeyer's mother, provided insight into who her daughter was through memories she continues to cherish.
"She was an easy person to talk to and was always ready to listen if you had a problem. Another thing I admired about her was courage, conviction and perseverance. If she knew what she was doing was right, she would pursue it in spite of opposition," Dipert said. "She knew what her gifts and talents were, and she used them to help others, like singing in the church choir and for the garden club, and singing for Margie Huckabay's classes at Crawford (Elementary School)."
Dipert said Nona also enjoyed helping Huckabay prepare for classes, because education and children were close to her heart.
"I was always amazed at how empathetic Nona was in spite of the hardships she had endured. She went out of her way to help people," Dipert said. "One of her friends didn't have enough money to pay for her dress for senior prom, so Nona paid for it out of her own money, until her friend's dad was able to save enough to pay for it."
Nona served as a mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, where she left a lasting impression on her "little sister."
"Nona meant everything to me. She always smiled and laughed. She was my best friend in the whole wide world," Stacey, Nona's "little sister," wrote in a scrapbook for Dipert. "Also, she was the best sister I ever had. I loved her very much, and I never got to tell Nona that I really loved her."
On the night of Dec. 15, the day Nona was discovered in her Russellville apartment as an apparent victim of multiple blunt- and sharp-force trauma, Stacey and Nona had plans to spend time together. They were to have dinner and see a movie that night, however tragedy got in the way.
Dipert fondly recalled her daughter's sense of humor and ability to share funny stories and make people laugh.
"One of Nona's best characteristics was her sense of humor. She would say the funniest things. Last year, she kept Duane (Dipert) and I laughing with stories about her classes, especially sociology," Dipert said. "She always had funny stories to tell about things that happened with her friends. She just had that knack."
Nona also had a knack, or a big heart, for animals.
"Nona was especially kind to animals and couldn't stand to see any mistreated. She fed the stray cats at her apartment and took in a kitten she found abandoned under her car even though she already had two cats to take care of," Dipert said. "She gave her little Daschund away to a retired lady after the dog had had back surgery, because Nona wasn't able to be there to take the dog out and give it the care it needed. She cried because she missed her dog, Cupcake, but was confident she made the right decision for Cupcake's sake."
Childhood memories
"I have memories of Nona planting her own flower bed at our house close to Dover, walking her dog and playing with her cats. How she and her brother, John, would try to find their Christmas presents every year and search through everything," Dipert added. "I can remember them making tents out of sheets stretched between two chairs and playing in their homemade forts. They used to ride bikes and play on the trampoline together."
The family also remembers how John liked to put relighting candles on Nona's birthday cakes.
Nona's mission
Dipert said she found a folder in Nona's apartment about preventing child sexual abuse and mentoring children. Child abuse treatment and prevention was Nona's platform in the 2005 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant.
"I knew when Nona chose vocal music education that she would be a great teacher, mentor, and a positive influence on her young students. She wanted to teach young children, and we talked about how she would be in a position to recognize and help abused children," Dipert recalled. "She told me once that if she could prevent one child from going through what she had, then it would be worth it."
Humble in faith
Dirksmeyer was crowned Miss Petit Jean Valley 2005 and regarded as a very talented vocalist.
"Even though Nona won talent awards and won a few pageants, she was a humble person. She didn't expect to be treated any better than anyone else," Dipert said. "And she treated everyone with the same respect, no matter who they were."
Nona was a faithful person and recently became a junior deacon at First Christian Church in Russellville.
Good times
"Some of my more recent memories include hanging out around our pool with Nona, listening to her practice piano and voice, and going shopping," Dipert said. "We had a blast going shopping last spring break."
Dipert said Nona would have recently returned to classes at Arkansas Tech University after spring break and was anticipating singing as a part of Easter services at her church.

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Copyright © 2006, Russellville Newspapers, Inc

http://www.couriernews.com/story.asp?ID=11225

[Columbo]

Originally posted by dtbh



Nothing would suprise me in this case. However, Chelsea was apparently at school in Conway during the murder, according to her parents. However, it's strange to me that she was the ONLY person (as far as I know) interviewed by the cops that had a lawyer during the initial interviews. Supposedly, it's because her parents don't trust the cops. Interesting, eh? It makes a person wonder how much she knows.....

I find this interesting from the latest news article from the Courier:

"and singing for Margie Huckabay's classes at Crawford (Elementary School)."
Dipert said Nona also enjoyed helping Huckabay prepare for classes, because education and children were close to her heart."

Is this Chelsea's mother mentioned here??

If so, how close were Margie and Nona?

Close enough to cause Chelsea consternation as to whom the "real" daughter was?

[FDInLaw]

Yes, Margie is Chelsea's mom - but I don't think Chelsea would kill Nona over the relationship they had. I honestly don't think it was Chelsea. It bothers me that Chelsea says the things she does about Kevin, but really, if she thinks Kevin is innocent she is doing what Nona would have wanted her to do - defend him.

What is scary, is if Kevin Jones is the murderer, is how well he is able to convince those close to him that he is innocent. He would have to be a sociopath OR his family and friends know and are covering for him.

[Columbo]

Originally posted by FDInLaw
Yes, Margie is Chelsea's mom - but I don't think Chelsea would kill Nona over the relationship they had. I honestly don't think it was Chelsea. It bothers me that Chelsea says the things she does about Kevin, but really, if she thinks Kevin is innocent she is doing what Nona would have wanted her to do - defend him.

What is scary, is if Kevin Jones is the murderer, is how well he is able to convince those close to him that he is innocent. He would have to be a sociopath OR his family and friends know and are covering for him.

Thank you. I as well do not think she killed ND.

As for Kevin, I'm gonna go with Sociopath AND his family and "friend" know and are covering for him.

[ValleyGirl]

Should we be hopeful for tomorrow? This week so far has been disheartening! I hate it that we are all on pins and needles.

[ValleyGirl]

I just spoke with a source that said that the end of month arrest was what the police department was hoping for but the prosecutor is still dragging his feet. I also heard that the prosecutor went out of town last week to visit with the FBI... Can anyone confirm either of these? An arrest this week looks doubtful!

[dtbh]

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
I just spoke with a source that said that the end of month arrest was what the police department was hoping for but the prosecutor is still dragging his feet. I also heard that the prosecutor went out of town last week to visit with the FBI... Can anyone confirm either of these? An arrest this week looks doubtful!

You are correct about last week--he visited with the FBI in D.C.

Tomorrow (Friday) is the day.

[thumper2]

It is obvious that some of you find joy in taking people's comments of their thoughts and expressions of grief and paste them on here so you can dissect it, analyze it, and play detective or psychologist as if you are going to win some sort of prize. The only prize you will win is making a total *** of yourselves, and for that I assure you, you have succeeded in doing.

That heartbroken girl you are now accusing of being involved, was Nona's best friend! What is wrong with you people?

A precious life has been taken and that has affected more lives than you could ever know, and some of these comments you are making on here are so very lame, slanderous, and unkind. Have some compassion, if you even know what that is, and give some thought before you haphazardly hit the keys or better yet, don't hit them at all. :flamemad:

[sophiafox]

Originally posted by thumper2
It is obvious that some of you find joy in taking people's comments of their thoughts and expressions of grief and paste them on here so you can dissect it, analyze it, and play detective or psychologist as if you are going to win some sort of prize. The only prize you will win is making a total *** of yourselves, and for that I assure you, you have succeeded in doing.

That heartbroken girl you are now accusing of being involved, was Nona's best friend! What is wrong with you people?

A precious life has been taken and that has affected more lives than you could ever know, and some of these comments you are making on here are so very lame, slanderous, and unkind. Have some compassion, if you even know what that is, and give some thought before you haphazardly hit the keys or better yet, don't hit them at all. :flamemad:

But really, the computer is an open book for everyone to read. If that person had wanted her/his thoughts and comments to be private they should have wrote them in their diary (which isn't private with a search warrant) kept their thoughts to themselves or put the private journal option on their website for that entry.
This is a crime board not a pageant board. We pick things apart, analyze it and try to make sense of what is going on. We mean no harm to anyone, well other than the person who did the deed. And really all we want is justice for the victim and their family. If you cannot stomach a crime board don't come to this board. There are others you can read.
I understand that for some who are not use to this way of thinking it seems mean and callous but then again... please think of Nona. Did she deserve what she got? What if Kevin is the one that is arrested and found guilty... are our post so far out there or Nona's “best friends”? Do you think the murderer would try to suck as many people into his way of thinking (i.e. mother and friend) hence use Nona's best friend? I feel uneasy for that person who posted in the journal (and I don’t know who it is or that it is really her posting) that they are so snowed by a man or anyone else. An actor always acts for an audience and the acting usually gets more dramatic the more the response.
Talking about hurting the feelings of people. What do you think Nona's parents would think about that journal? I think we all know how they feel from the pageant board.
So, while your intentions seem good, and I am sure that your friend will feel good because someone took up for her, there are always lessons to learn and your friend has just learned a big one. Don't post really private thoughts. Next lesson, if you lay down with a dog you will wake up with fleas. Not saying that Kevin is a dog but there are such things as appearance and it is sure looking that way IMHO.
Welcome to the real world. It happened the day Nona was murdered.

[sophiafox]

Originally posted by thumper2
It is obvious that some of you find joy in taking people's comments of their thoughts and expressions of grief and paste them on here so you can dissect it, analyze it, and play detective or psychologist as if you are going to win some sort of prize. The only prize you will win is making a total *** of yourselves, and for that I assure you, you have succeeded in doing.

That heartbroken girl you are now accusing of being involved, was Nona's best friend! What is wrong with you people?

A precious life has been taken and that has affected more lives than you could ever know, and some of these comments you are making on here are so very lame, slanderous, and unkind. Have some compassion, if you even know what that is, and give some thought before you haphazardly hit the keys or better yet, don't hit them at all. :flamemad:

But really, the computer is an open book for everyone to read. If that person had wanted her/his thoughts and comments to be private they should have wrote them in their diary (which isn't private with a search warrant) kept their thoughts to themselves or put the private journal option on their website for that entry.
This is a crime board not a pageant board. We pick things apart, analyze it and try to make sense of what is going on. We mean no harm to anyone, well other than the person who did the deed. And really all we want is justice for the victim and their family. If you cannot stomach a crime board don't come to this board. There are others you can read.
I understand that for some who are not use to this way of thinking it seems mean and callous but then again... please think of Nona. Did she deserve what she got? What if Kevin is the one that is arrested and found guilty... are our post so far out there or Nona's “best friends”? Do you think the murderer would try to suck as many people into his way of thinking (i.e. mother and friend) hence use Nona's best friend? I feel uneasy for that person who posted in the journal (and I don’t know who it is or that it is really her posting) that they are so snowed by a man or anyone else. An actor always acts for an audience and the acting usually gets more dramatic the more the response.
Talking about hurting the feelings of people. What do you think Nona's parents would think about that journal? I think we all know how they feel from the pageant board.
So, while your intentions seem good, and I am sure that your friend will feel good because someone took up for her, there are always lessons to learn and your friend has just learned a big one. Don't post really private thoughts. Next lesson, if you lay down with a dog you will wake up with fleas. Not saying that Kevin is a dog but there are such things as appearance and it is sure looking that way IMHO.
Welcome to the real world. It happened the day Nona was murdered.

[Columbo]

Originally posted by sophiafox


But really, the computer is an open book for everyone to read. If that person had wanted her/his thoughts and comments to be private they should have wrote them in their diary (which isn't private with a search warrant) kept their thoughts to themselves or put the private journal option on their website for that entry.
This is a crime board not a pageant board. We pick things apart, analyze it and try to make sense of what is going on. We mean no harm to anyone, well other than the person who did the deed. And really all we want is justice for the victim and their family. If you cannot stomach a crime board don't come to this board. There are others you can read.
I understand that for some who are not use to this way of thinking it seems mean and callous but then again... please think of Nona. Did she deserve what she got? What if Kevin is the one that is arrested and found guilty... are our post so far out there or Nona's “best friends”? Do you think the murderer would try to suck as many people into his way of thinking (i.e. mother and friend) hence use Nona's best friend? I feel uneasy for that person who posted in the journal (and I don’t know who it is or that it is really her posting) that they are so snowed by a man or anyone else. An actor always acts for an audience and the acting usually gets more dramatic the more the response.
Talking about hurting the feelings of people. What do you think Nona's parents would think about that journal? I think we all know how they feel from the pageant board.
So, while your intentions seem good, and I am sure that your friend will feel good because someone took up for her, there are always lessons to learn and your friend has just learned a big one. Don't post really private thoughts. Next lesson, if you lay down with a dog you will wake up with fleas. Not saying that Kevin is a dog but there are such things as appearance and it is sure looking that way IMHO.
Welcome to the real world. It happened the day Nona was murdered.

Very well said.

[ValleyGirl]

Press Conference scheduled for noon today!

[FDInLaw]

This may be the day we have been waiting for!

[Rickio]

I feel for that poor girls family, I know how they feel, my dad was killed by a train too.:rose: :rose:

[ValleyGirl]

Kevin Jones was arrested.

[dianaw]

Here's a link I found about the arrest:

Arrest Made (http://www.5newsonline.com/Global/story.asp?S=4708342&nav=menu151_1)

[NancynNC]

Great News!!!

For Nona :rose:

[FDInLaw]

I'm so glad that Kevin has finally been arrested! Nona's family has been through hell - and I'm happy for them that Kevin is finally locked up. I just hope the trial goes well and he will stay in there!

[Amy]

Finally!!!

Wonder how much he told his mom and friend to get them to go with him to "discover" her body......or if they were totally in the dark. I think mom had to have known something, as evidenced in her 911 call about an "accident"---as was pointed out a page or so ago, that just isn't how someone would "normally" describe coming up unawares on a scene like that. IMO.

Thanks for all who kept us updated....

[bayleysmom]

Hope he gets nailed on this. AND whew....thank God, now we can breathe around here. Has anyone noticed how unattractive that guy is? Not quite what I expected him to look like.

[FDInLaw]

Thank you for pointing out what a shock it is to see the guy. . . almost two years ago Kevin broke-up with Nona and went out with some other girl. Nona was totally devastated. To the shock of some of those close to her, she later took him back. She deserved so much better. Honestly, if it wasn't for her years of abuse as a child, I don't think she would have still been with Kevin.

[ValleyGirl]

Is it possible now that Kevin has some time on his hands that he will confess? He is removed from his poss' of encouragement - I really wonder is he will crack now?

I feel so horrible for both families! I don't know why but I feel equally sad for both sides. Nona is gone and nothing can bring her back. I just wish that he would have thought about this more, he had a promising future too. He is young and I guess that he just lost it. What in the hell makes people snap?

Hopefully, Nona's death will encourage others to get out of unhealthy relationships.

Thanks to everyone who helped console one another on this board. There is still a long road ahead.

[2lakes]

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
Kevin Jones was arrested.

This explains to me why there was such a delay with the arrest. It appears that he tried to "tamper" with the evidence so that it would appear his fingerprints were there because he discovered her body. I have more understanding for LE knowing what they were up against. If he is proven guilty, what a slime! I guess the crime shows didn't help him when it came to forgetting about his fingerprints on the murder weapon! Also, how many rapists use condoms? I may be wrong but I would think a rapist would take the time to do so. So much for planting evidence.

Bottom line, I am glad for Nona's family that an arrest was made. It must be horrible for Nona's family to deal with the fact that the man that Nona loved is charged with her death.

[2lakes]

Here's a few articles in the Courier News along with a photo of Kevin being taken into custody.

http://www.couriernews.com/stories.asp?Type=1

[ValleyGirl]

His fingerprints will probably be on the condom wrapper... or maybe not but he could explain that away given that he was her bf.

From reading the probable cause statement I find it weird that he ask his friend Ryan to go the apartment and told him to knock on the door or ring the doorbell or something. Was he trying to set up Ryan? Perhaps he was hoping Ryan would catch a glimpse of Nona and call the police himself... ???

There are rumors flying that Kevin confessed but I think people are just confused that he surrendered. I get so mad when i think about him draggin his mom to the scene. I think people put too much into her wording it as an accident. I would probably think the same thing. She was probably overwhelmed and didn't use the correct terminology. Maybe she thought Nona had hurt herself given the fact that she was a cutter. Boys always seem to want there mom's when they get into trouble. I guess he brought her there for that.

Questions that I have and that a jury will need answered are:

Why was she naked?
Where were her clothes?
Was Kevin doing laundry - i've heard this rumor... seems silly but who knows...
Did they search and luminol Kevin's vehicle or other vehicles that Kevin had access to?
Did they check Nona for defensive wounds?

There seems to be alot of evidence in the phone calls / text messages and the timeline. The behavior forensics may go right over the heads of the jury so I am sure they will want to get people who can understand and don't balk at that type of evidence.

[sophiafox]

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
His fingerprints will probably be on the condom wrapper... or maybe not but he could explain that away given that he was her bf.

From reading the probable cause statement I find it weird that he ask his friend Ryan to go the apartment and told him to knock on the door or ring the doorbell or something. Was he trying to set up Ryan? Perhaps he was hoping Ryan would catch a glimpse of Nona and call the police himself... ???

There are rumors flying that Kevin confessed but I think people are just confused that he surrendered. I get so mad when i think about him draggin his mom to the scene. I think people put too much into her wording it as an accident. I would probably think the same thing. She was probably overwhelmed and didn't use the correct terminology. Maybe she thought Nona had hurt herself given the fact that she was a cutter. Boys always seem to want there mom's when they get into trouble. I guess he brought her there for that.

Questions that I have and that a jury will need answered are:

Why was she naked?
Where were her clothes?
Was Kevin doing laundry - i've heard this rumor... seems silly but who knows...
Did they search and luminol Kevin's vehicle or other vehicles that Kevin had access to?
Did they check Nona for defensive wounds?

There seems to be alot of evidence in the phone calls / text messages and the timeline. The behavior forensics may go right over the heads of the jury so I am sure they will want to get people who can understand and don't balk at that type of evidence.

where did you find a copy of the probable cause statement? Can you post it please!

Thanks!

[ARGirl]

Ok so in this story:

http://www.5newsonline.com/Global/story.asp?S=4708342&nav=menu151_1

It says:

"Authorities would not comment on a motive for the slaying, but did describe it as a "crime of passion" that took place when Jones allegedly lost his temper."

But it also says:

"He is now in the Pope County Jail, charged with Murder in the First Degree."

I have always understood that first degree murder included a motive and forethought and planning. So, if it was a "crime of passion" that would exclude first degree murder being an option.

Am I totally wrong on this? Anyone know the definition of first degree murder in Arkansas?

[Columbo]

Maybe I watch to much television, because I cannot understand how a murderer can be allowed to just turn himself in at his convienence????

I would of pictured the scene being more cops jumping in their cars, speeding to the murderer's house, breaking down the door and forcibly removing him from the house.

It sounded more like, ok you have a heads up in case you wanted to run!!!! But if not, please be here by 11am!!!!

So....did the police catch him??? or did he turn himself in???

Is this considered an arrest???

Does anyone get credit for this arrest?

If so who?

The person who met him at the door?

The not going to get him, makes me angry!!!!!!

Sorry, the needless taking of a person's life, makes me angry.

I think 5 minutes alone with this coward, will relieve me of this anger!!!!

[Amy]

Originally posted by 2lakes
Here's a few articles in the Courier News along with a photo of Kevin being taken into custody.

http://www.couriernews.com/stories.asp?Type=1


Thanks for the link.

What class her parents show....to keep statements lowkey, and to show sympathy towards the family of their daughter's accused murderer. I hope things move along now, and that there aren't scores of delays to drag this phase out forever.

[FDInLaw]

What often happens these days is when an arrest warrant is issued a call is made to the persons lawyer. They are informed of the impending arrest and the defendant has a short period of time to turn themselves in before the police physically go out and get them. I'm sure there were Russellville officers who, like us, wanted to go out and "cuff'em and stuff'em."

[slicked25]

I don't know why it took so long to get the suspect but believe they got the right guy. Don't drop the soap.

[mgrace]

A couple of things. I've noticed that a lot of people (perhaps not here, but certainly on the Miss AR message board) are calling for the death penalty. First degree murder in AR does not allow for a sentence of death. Here is the statute: (a) A person commits murder in the first degree if:
(1) Acting alone or with one (1) or more other persons, he commits or attempts to commit a felony, and in the course of and in the furtherance of the felony or in immediate flight therefrom, he or an accomplice causes the death of any person under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life; or

(2) With a purpose of causing the death of another person, he causes the death of another person; or

(3) He knowingly causes the death of a person fourteen (14) years of age or younger at the time the murder was committed.

(b) It is an affirmative defense to any prosecution under subdivision (a)(1) of this section for an offense in which the defendant was not the only participant that the defendant:

(1) Did not commit the homicidal act or in any way solicit, command, induce, procure, counsel, or aid its commission; and

(2) Was not armed with a deadly weapon; and

(3) Reasonably believed that no other participant was armed with a deadly weapon; and

(4) Reasonably believed that no other participant intended to engage in conduct which could result in death or serious physical injury.

(c) Murder in the first degree is a Class Y felony.

Second of all, what concerns me is this. Our system of 200 some odd years is based on "innocent until proven guilty." I understand that everything the police/prosecutor have revealed to the public so far, regarding the evidence against Kevin seems fairly damning. However, I have spoken to folks who know Kevin's mother. It is very curious why a young man would take his mother and his friend to his dead girlfriend's house. But consider this: say for instance that the reason Kevin had his mother with him, was because his mother had a dinner to go to, and asked Kevin to go with her. And on the way to said dinner, Kevin says, ma, why don't we check on Nona, I've not talked to her all day? And they stop, and therein she lied.

Its called reasonable doubt, eh.

[2lakes]

Originally posted by sophiafox


where did you find a copy of the probable cause statement? Can you post it please!

Thanks!

Have I missed it too or has it been posted?

[Earlybird7]

There are three new news articles about this case at the Russellville newspaper. It has a picture of a large sign that Kevin's employer has put up.

www.couriernews.com

[ValleyGirl]

I will post it - It's 3 pages so give me just a sec...

[2lakes]

Just read the article on the Courier News.

He sent her a text message that afternoon at 4 pm which was only 16 hours since he had last seen her that said, "U Alive"

Also, I didn't know that he had told police that he watched a lot of crime television. That would also seem odd to tell police.

Thirdly, I thought that Nona took a final that morning. When do the police think she was killed? ( I just read it was 11 am. Kevin says he left for work at 11:45 am. I guess if no one else was at home then it is just his word for alibi. Maybe something happened the night before & she told him she wanted to break up and he came back the next morning to try to talk things out???

[FDInLaw]

Nona did take a final that morning. Then at 10:30am she spoke with a music teacher. The police believe the murder took place around 11am. Note Kevin does not have a good alibi for that time. He was not seen til after that at the gas station. I agree that it is weird that he was so concerned about her after such a short period. It was the end of finals - she had two tests that day and was busy.

[2lakes]

Originally posted by FDInLaw
Nona did take a final that morning. Then at 10:30am she spoke with a music teacher. The police believe the murder took place around 11am. Note Kevin does not have a good alibi for that time. He was not seen til after that at the gas station. I agree that it is weird that he was so concerned about her after such a short period. It was the end of finals - she had two tests that day and was busy.

Has it been confirmed that she did text message him saying "I love you" that morning?

[2lakes]

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
I will post it - It's 3 pages so give me just a sec...

Is this available online somewhere to view?

[FDInLaw]

On the 15th of December, 2005, Affiant was notified at approximately 18:45 that RPD officers had responded to Apt. 12, Inglewood Apartments located at 1006 South Inglewood in Russellville, Arkansas. Affiant was informed that the nude body of Nona Dirksmeyer (w/f dob 12/26/85) was found lying in a pool of blood on the floor of the living room of the apartment and that it appeared she had sustained a cut throat and a head injury.

Affiant arrived at the apartment at 19:20 and observed that the apartment and adjacent areas had been secured by RPD. Affiant began processing the crime scene and assigned RPD investigators Virden, James and Waid to begin interviewing witnesses.

The investigation revealed that the deceased, Nona Dirksmeyer, lived alone in the apartment and was the girlfriend of Kevin Jones. It was determined that Kevin Jones, Jones’ mother, Janice Jones, and Jones’ friend, Ryan Whiteside discovered Nona’s body at approximately 18:30 that afternoon. On the 1 5th of December, Jones was interviewed by RPD investigators and Jones stated that during the afternoon of the 1 5th of December he became concerned about Nona because he had not heard from Nona so at approximately 18:00 as Jones and Jones’ mother, were driving to Dardanelle for a teacher’s Christmas Party, Jones text messaged his friend, Ryan Whiteside, a pizza delivery person, and asked Whiteside to go by Nona’ s apartment and check on her. Whiteside was interviewed on the 15th of December and stated that he went by Nona’s apartment and saw that her car was there and informed Jones of that fact. Whiteside said that as he started to drive off Jones told him to “knock on the door or something”. Whiteside asked Jones if he was sure because Whiteside thought “that would be kind of weird”. Whiteside stated that he did knock on the front door and rang the doorbell and no one answered. After receiving this information from Whiteside, Jones told Whiteside that Jones and his mother would come to the apartment. Jones stated in his interview that upon their arrival, he could not get the front door open because it was locked and he had forgotten his key. (Affiant’s investigation revealed that only three people had keys to Nona’s apartment: Nona, Nona’s mom, and Jones). Jones told investigators that he and Whiteside went to the sliding glass door which was located at the rear of the apartment. Affiant’s investigation revealed that normally the door was secured by placing a stick placed in the bottom of the door frame to prevent the sliding half of the door from sliding. However, on the afternoon of the 1 5th of December, there was no stick in the door frame and after an extensive search of the apartment and surrounding area, no stick was ever found. In his interview on the 15th of December, Jones stated that he was able to open the sliding door by using extra force to overcome initial resistance from the door. The action described by Jones during the interview was consistent with the action affiant was required to use to open the sliding door when the door was locked from inside. From Jones’ description and the experiments done by affiant with the sliding door, affiant believes that at the time Nona’s body was discovered, the door was locked from the inside using the locking mechanism but not braced by an object at the bottom of the door. Therefore, at the time of the discovery of Nona’s body, Affiant’s investigation indicates that both doors were locked and there was no evidence of forced entry into the apartment. Subsequent investigation revealed that nothing of value was missing from Nona’s person or apartment. The rear sliding door opened onto the living room where Nona’s body lay and according to Jones’ statement to law enforcement on the 15th day of December, he saw Nona laying there with blood underneath her head. He stated that after getting the door open, he ran inside and laid on top of her and “rubbed his hands over the blood to see how fresh it was.” As a result of laying on top of the body and rubbing his hands over the blood, Jones’ face, hands, and the front of his clothing became smeared in blood. Affiant believes Jones laying on top of the body and rubbing his hands over the blood was a deliberate attempt to tamper with the crime scene and provide an explanation for any of the victim’s blood, tissue or fibers being on him or any of his tissue being on the victim. Affiant’s belief is buttressed by the fact that while at the crime scene, Jones told RPD Officer Beyette that Jones watched a lot of Law and Order, a television show which Afflant knows to deal with forensic science and crime scene analysis. In addition, on March 22,2006, Affiant consulted with members of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit and discussed the evidence collected in this case to include video taped statements of Kevin Jones, crime scene photos and autopsy findings. It was also the opinion of the members of the FBI Behavioral Science team that the actions of Jones at the crime scene were a deliberate attempt to destroy the crime scene and to provide an explanation for the presence of any incriminating trace evidence.

[FDInLaw]

During affiant’s processing of the crime scene, affiant observed a floor lamp which was located within a few feet of Nona’s body. The lamp was separated in three pieces: a weighted base, a lower portion of the pole and an upper portion of the pole with the light bulb. The weighted base and the light bulb had blood on them. The light bulb had fmgerprint impressions which were made in the blood. The fingerprint impression which was made in the blood on the light bulb were compared with known prints of Kevin Jones and the print on the lamp bulb was identified as palm print impression of Kevin Jones

Despite his actions at the crime scene (laying on the body, putting his hands in the blood) Jones denied ever touching the lamp when the body was discovered. This was confirmed by a sworn statement by Whiteside who stated that he didn’t see Jones touch anything other than Nona and a greeting card. For reasons explained in more detail below, affiant reasonably believes that the lamp with Jones’ fingerprint impressed in blood was the weapon which was used to administer the lethal blow to Nona’s skull.

Nona Dirksmeyer’s body was sent to the medical examiner’s office for autopsy. The autopsy was performed on the 19th of December 2005 and a final report was issued on the 16 day of March, 2006. The ME concluded that Nona’s death was a homicide caused by multiple blunt and sharp force injuries. Among the medical examiner’s findings was a large horizontally oriented laceration centered on the posterior occipital scalp directly in the midline which was four (4) inches below the top of the head and three (3) inches in length. The wound was associated with hemorrhage and contusion of the brain. Affiant was told by the ME that this injury was the lethal event and that it was caused by an object similar to and consistent with the base of the lamp which had Jones’ fingerprint on it.
During the processing of the crime scene, Affiant found a condom wrapper on a kitchen counter next to the living room. An extensive search was made for a condom, including the removal of the toilets in both bathrooms. No condom was found. The medical examiner in his report of the 16th of March, 2006, found no evidence of injury of any type to the external genitalia, vaginal introitus, or vaginal canal and stated to affiant that there was no evidence of sexual assault or trauma. Affiant knows from his training and experience that rape/murders are very rare. In 2004, there were 14,121 murders committed in the United States, and of those victims, only 36 were raped. Based on his training and experience and consultation with the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit, it is Affiant’s belief that the condom wrapper was placed on the counter to make it appear as if rape was the motive for the attack.

The Medical Examiner has opined that the approximate time of Nona’s death was from approximately lO:OO to approximately 12:30. The last known contact Nona had with a person other than her killer occurred at 10:25 when she finished a phone conversation with a professor. During that 3 to 4 minute conversation, Nona confirmed to the professor that she was at her apartment. At 11:04, Nona received a text message which was apparently opened but not responded to by Nona. At 12:5 8 she received a text-message but it was neither opened nor responded to. Affiant believes that Nona was killed very soon after 11:04. The Medical Examiner stated that the homicide to include all non-lethal wounds could have been completed within a matter of minutes.


Kevin Jones was interviewed on December 15th and stated that Jones had last seen Nona at her apartment at approximately 00:3 0 on the 15th when he left her apartment and went to Jones’ parent’s home north of Dover to spend the night. He further stated that he called Nona at approximately 01:30 and talked for a few minutes before going to bed. He then stated he had received a text message from Nona at 09:07 on the 15 . He stated that he stayed at his house until 11:45 at which time he left for his parent’s gas station on Hwy 7 South of Dover. He stated he arrived at the station at noon and while there he talked with Blake Walters. Blake Walters was interviewed and stated that he did not see Jones at the Station until 13:00 on the 15th of December. Jones stated in his interview that he first tried to call Nona around 11:00 or 12:OO on the 15th and that Nona’s phone rang and went straight to voice mail. Affiant obtained the cell phone records for Nona’s phone and Jones’ phone and both sets of records show that the first call to Nona’s phone by Jones (after the very early morning call) was at 14:10. After that time Jones made several calls to Nona’s phone to include a text message at 16:28. Affiant obtained Nona’s phone and submitted it to the State Crime Lab for SIM card analysis. The Crime Lab determined that the text message from Jones to Nona at 16:28 read “U ALIVE”.

From the above, Affiant has reason to believe and, in fact, does believe that Kevin Jones on the 15th of December, 2005, with the purpose of causing the death of Nona Dirksmeyer, did cause the death of Nona Dirksmeyer.

[2lakes]

Thank you FDinLaw.

Now I am curious about the greeting card. It stated that he only touched Nona and the greeting card. I wish I knew who the greeting card was from. Could he have picked up the greeting card earlier and touched it again at the crime scene to explain his fingerprints on the card. Could the greeting card been the reason for his crime of passion?

[Amy]

Originally posted by 2lakes
Thank you FDinLaw.

Now I am curious about the greeting card. It stated that he only touched Nona and the greeting card. I wish I knew who the greeting card was from. Could he have picked up the greeting card earlier and touched it again at the crime scene to explain his fingerprints on the card. Could the greeting card been the reason for his crime of passion?

Of interest, also, are the 1104 and 1258 text messages---evidently not from Kevin. Wonder if Nona read the 1104 message (opened but not responded to) or if Kevin read it and whatever that was...set Kevin off?

Thanks, FDinLaw---for the info.

[ValleyGirl]

Russellville
Bond set for suspect in Dirksmeyer murder case
April 4, 2006, 11:46 AM CDT



RUSSELLVILLE - A $250,000 bond has been set for Kevin Jones, the man charged with first-degree murder in the December death of Arkansas Tech student, Nona Dirksmeyer.

Jones did not appear at a bond hearing Tuesday morning in Russellville, but was represented by his attorneys. He is expected to be released from jail after posting bond.

Although the judge set a bond of $250,000 for Jones, he can be released by paying 10 percent of that amount, or $25,000. Under the terms of his release, however, he must check in with authorities once per week, is not allowed to leave the state, and must not contact or go near members of Dirksmeyer's family.

The popular Arkansas Tech student was known throughout the area for her involvement in community activities and beauty pageants. She was found dead in her Russellville apartment on December 15. Last Friday, authorities charged Jones with her murder. He was her boyfriend and investigators allege that he beat her to death with the base of a heavy floor lamp.

A trial date in the case has been set for January 16, 2007.

KFSM reporter Sara Lasure was in Russellville for this morning's hearing and will have the latest today on 5NEWS at Noon, 5 and 6 p.m.

[2lakes]

Given the time that Kevin has remained free following the murder of Nona, it would seem likely that he could come up with the $25,000 bail amount. Is is normal for someone accused of murder to have such a low bail amount or be allowed bail at all?

[BorderCollieMom]

Jones didn’t attend the bond hearing, but was represented by two attorneys, one of whom just started working on the case Friday, the same day Jones turned himself in to police. His lawyers waived arraignment and entered a not guilty plea, and two hours later, he walked out of jail.

http://www.5newsonline.com/Global/story.asp?S=4723808&nav=menu151_1

Where can I see his photo. I cant seem to find it. tia

[FDInLaw]

There are pictures of Kevin on the Court TV's Crime Library site - several articles too.

http://www.crimelibrary.com/news/index.html

[2lakes]

It is creepy to know that the person charged with Nona's murder is free to walk the streets & that he could be viewing the discussion on this message board and the pageant message board.

Looking at his picture he looks like a kid (I guess that means I'm getting old). I can't comprehend what could have been so bad to cause him to beat his girlfriend with a floor lamp to death. I just don't understand it.

[imk]

Does anyone know if there was any blood splatter evidence on Kevins car and was it taken in for testing, and if he did commit this crime, was his home checked for evidence.

[thumper2]

No, that was not brought out. The only evidence we know of is the "bloody palm print" on the lamp and "bloody
fingerprints" on the light bulb. My question is, how can you pick up a 3 piece lamp with 1 palm print? Maybe I misunderstood? It has also been stated that he ran in and "laid on top of her" to taint the crime scene, but apparently he tried to resuscitate her and was holding her.

[2lakes]

Originally posted by thumper2
No, that was not brought out. The only evidence we know of is the "bloody palm print" on the lamp and "bloody
fingerprints" on the light bulb. My question is, how can you pick up a 3 piece lamp with 1 palm print? Maybe I misunderstood? It has also been stated that he ran in and "laid on top of her" to taint the crime scene, but apparently he tried to resuscitate her and was holding her.

Maybe the resuscitation attempt and holding her was part of the "tainting" of the scene.

When we moved last year we had a floor lamp that broke during the move. We didn't realize that the base was three pieces until it broke. Maybe it an instant of rage, he picked up the lamp and hit her on the back of the head with it and then it broke. I don't know for sure, just speculation.

[FDInLaw]

There continues to be interesting articles and discussion on this site. . .

http://www.huffcrimeblog.com/index.php?s=nona+dirksmeyer

Check it out if you haven’t.

[FDInLaw]

Originally posted by imk
Does anyone know if there was any blood splatter evidence on Kevins car and was it taken in for testing, and if he did commit this crime, was his home checked for evidence.

To my knowledge his car and home were not checked for evidence.

What bother me is that no one saw a car or something in front of Nona's place in the middle of the day? Sure hope some one saw something and we just haven't heard about it yet.

[ValleyGirl]

What???? His car and home weren't searched? Why not? That is crazy! I really worry sometimes about this case! I've heard that one of the other boys that Nona was seeing had a vehicle very similar to that of Kevin's and there is some question as to the car seen at her apartment.

Still... I am worried. What do you think FD?

[mgrace]

As just merely a matter of point, the police wouldn't check his vehicle for "blood splatter," necessarily, because the murder was not committed in his vehicle. But I would certainly agree they should have analyzed his vehicle for evidence, be it blood, etc.; anything relevant to the murder scene. How do we know that they didn't search his house and car? I'm just curious. And also, if they didn't, WHY NOT? I have also heard that there was a vehicle that frequented Nona's apartment, which did not belong to K. Jones, but was almost identical to K. Jones' vehicle.

[FDInLaw]

I have heard rumors about to vehicle seen outside Nona’s residence the day of her murder. Can’t confirm who’s vehicle it was. Just hope that we have not been told because it is apart of a mound of convicting evidence. (I fear this is just wishful thinking.) The whole thing continues to infuriate me. . . what a horrible tragedy.

[mgrace]

It seems to have grown quiet, lately. I have a couple of things to say. We all know the police/prosecutor have not released everything there is to know about this horrible tragedy; and I hope that is because 1) they have a huge pile of evidence against K.Jones, or not good, 2) they have a huge mess. Has anyone in the Russellville area heard of any new developments?

We should keep in mind that poor Nona was not the angel we'd all like to think she was; none of us are, but it is human nature to forget all the bad when someone is taken. But, then, K.Jones is certainly not an angel. I am wondering if there are more players in the nightmarish ballgame.

[TexasGirl06]

mgrace....whether it's this board or the pageant board, it's obvious you're posting to stir the pot and make negative statements about Nona. For the love of God, please let stop. It's obvious you're supporting Kevin Jones. That's fine, but give credible evidence against what the police have, not start a smear campaign against Nona. She's dead and cannot defend herself.

[FDInLaw]

There are a lot of rumors about Nona, and unfortunately this is just the beginning. If there is any truth to the rumors it will be brought out in the trail. It really bothers me to see negative things written about Nona. But one comforting thought - those that are intentionally bashing her in defense of Kevin are only creating a motive for Kevin in the public eye. No matter what they say, must people are not going to feel Nona deserved to die. It is my hope that any bashing is only going to fall back on Kevin and make him look bad. If Nona had done something to cause Kevin to merely “snap” then why hasn’t he confessed? Why did he tamper with the evidence? Yes, it is possible that he did not intend to kill her, but the longer this drags on, the more convinced I am that he did intend to take her life and he (in some sick way) believes he had a right to.

[ValleyGirl]

I still think there are holes in this case, not to say that Kevin isn't the killer b/c I feel that he is. I've just heard of some really crazy mistakes that the police made that could cost them a conviction. Reasonable doubt looms heavy on this case - in my opinion. Which is really sad.

It seems that the people I've talked to are split down the middle on guilt & innocent. Is there anyone else in Pope County that is hearing the same?

[Rodeo_Clown]

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
Russellville
Bond set for suspect in Dirksmeyer murder case
April 4, 2006, 11:46 AM CDT



RUSSELLVILLE - A $250,000 bond has been set for Kevin Jones, the man charged with first-degree murder in the December death of Arkansas Tech student, Nona Dirksmeyer.

Jones did not appear at a bond hearing Tuesday morning in Russellville, but was represented by his attorneys. He is expected to be released from jail after posting bond.

Although the judge set a bond of $250,000 for Jones, he can be released by paying 10 percent of that amount, or $25,000. Under the terms of his release, however, he must check in with authorities once per week, is not allowed to leave the state, and must not contact or go near members of Dirksmeyer's family.

The popular Arkansas Tech student was known throughout the area for her involvement in community activities and beauty pageants. She was found dead in her Russellville apartment on December 15. Last Friday, authorities charged Jones with her murder. He was her boyfriend and investigators allege that he beat her to death with the base of a heavy floor lamp.

A trial date in the case has been set for January 16, 2007.

KFSM reporter Sara Lasure was in Russellville for this morning's hearing and will have the latest today on 5NEWS at Noon, 5 and 6 p.m.

I know less than little about this case, but $250,000 bond for 1st degree murder? WOW, I'm shocked!

[FDInLaw]

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
I still think there are holes in this case, not to say that Kevin isn't the killer b/c I feel that he is. I've just heard of some really crazy mistakes that the police made that could cost them a conviction. Reasonable doubt looms heavy on this case - in my opinion. Which is really sad.

It seems that the people I've talked to are split down the middle on guilt & innocent. Is there anyone else in Pope County that is hearing the same?

Valley Girl,

Really, at this point we are dealing with a lot of rumors. We will not know for sure how well the investigators have done until the trial and the evidence is laid out. Please try to keep that in perspective. In my opinion, there is a lot of emotion being stirred up for no reason - let’s wait for the facts.

[ValleyGirl]

The authorities said that he failed his polygraph. The newspaper would not print the results because of ethical liabilities. His alibi was shaky in the probable cause statement. Of course, this can be skewed.

The vehicle statement is true.

So, I guess you have a side of the story that we haven't heard or is this just you speculating on the evidence?

[FDInLaw]

If the things you stated were correct I doubt that Kevin would have been arrested! From the probable cause statement above it sounds like Kevin was home alone most of the morning of the murder (assuming Kevin's parents were working). That is not a good alibi. Sorry, but your not making any sense.

He didn't make a statment to the police? What are you smoking?

[ValleyGirl]

Kevin gave statements because they are videotaped. In fact, he probably spoke too much.

[FDInLaw]

Originally posted by lewisM
so, kevin got arrested...I have been involved in this case since the murder.....there was a vehicle and a person seen by another tenant at nonas apt. complex on the morning of her death......it was not kevin.......in fact, kevin has a really good alibi......passed his polygraph, and never made a single statement to police!!!

My personal opinion, this is just another yahoo out there starting rumors.

[Amy]

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
I still think there are holes in this case, not to say that Kevin isn't the killer b/c I feel that he is. I've just heard of some really crazy mistakes that the police made that could cost them a conviction. Reasonable doubt looms heavy on this case - in my opinion. Which is really sad.

It seems that the people I've talked to are split down the middle on guilt & innocent. Is there anyone else in Pope County that is hearing the same?

It would be interesting to know "where" the rumors (and that would be what they are) about police mistakes originated. In most cases where there is a dearth of information coming from the authorities, there will be rumors flying---started by people who know nothing, or by people who have a stake in wanting Mr. Jones to not be found guilty.

Of course there are people on both sides of the fence. I would bet the good people of Polk County who will be called upon to be jurors in this case are intelligent enough to take the evidence and facts presented in the trial to make the correct decision...based on actual facts that they aren't privy to at the moment.

[Amy]

Originally posted by lewisM
so, kevin got arrested...I have been involved in this case since the murder.....there was a vehicle and a person seen by another tenant at nonas apt. complex on the morning of her death......it was not kevin.......in fact, kevin has a really good alibi......passed his polygraph, and never made a single statement to police!!!

Is Nona's apartment the only one at the "complex?" Or the only occupied one there? To me, "complex" would mean more than two apartments (a duplex) and that there would be other tenants who either have vehicles, or who would possibly have visitors. IMO

[FDInLaw]

Thank you, Amy! It’s been awhile since we have had some actually insight on this thread as opposed to rumors and emotional hype.

[mgrace]

Originally posted by lewisM
so, kevin got arrested...I have been involved in this case since the murder.....there was a vehicle and a person seen by another tenant at nonas apt. complex on the morning of her death......it was not kevin.......in fact, kevin has a really good alibi......passed his polygraph, and never made a single statement to police!!!

The prosecutor doesn't care who did this if they have someone that they think they can convict? Well, then that's their boy! And it looks like Kevin is their boy on this one. I've been on this from the beginning also, and Kevin knows things that he is not saying. If he doesn't stop keeping secrets, well....
he may be just another one......

And as for you, Texas Girl, Kevin Jones is alive. If he is to defend himself, then the Truth about Nona must be revealed. I don't like that one bit! But, I like the thought of an innocent man going to jail for a very long time even less! And so should you! Do you people, really think Kevin admitted to the the police that he layed on top of Nona?? Do You?? I hope you people are smart enough to know that the prosecutor is going to have some cop swear that he did! Stirring the pot? Ah, Justice!

[2lakes]

Originally posted by Amy


Is Nona's apartment the only one at the "complex?" Or the only occupied one there? To me, "complex" would mean more than two apartments (a duplex) and that there would be other tenants who either have vehicles, or who would possibly have visitors. IMO

From the news coverage, she appeared to live in a duplex or maybe even four-plex. It wasn't a private driveway to her door, even though her car was parked at her front door.

[TexasGirl06]

Originally posted by mgrace


The prosecutor doesn't care who did this if they have someone that they think they can convict? Well, then that's their boy! And it looks like Kevin is their boy on this one. I've been on this from the beginning also, and Kevin knows things that he is not saying. If he doesn't stop keeping secrets, well....
he may be just another one......

And as for you, Texas Girl, Kevin Jones is alive. If he is to defend himself, then the Truth about Nona must be revealed. I don't like that one bit! But, I like the thought of an innocent man going to jail for a very long time even less! And so should you! Do you people, really think Kevin admitted to the the police that he layed on top of Nona?? Do You?? I hope you people are smart enough to know that the prosecutor is going to have some cop swear that he did! Stirring the pot? Ah, Justice!

1) Where was Kevin at the time of the murder?
a)Home Alone?

He doesn't have anyone that can vouch for the time.

2) If Kevin has answers and knows things then why wouldn't he tell to clear his name?
a) He would take the fall?


Nope, nada.

Kevin has no alibi and his fingerprint was on the weapon.

There's a difference in defending Kevin and smearing Nona's name. Give facts to dispute the mounting evidence against him.

[ValleyGirl]

mgrace -
are you saying that Kevin has a better alibi than what was in the probable cause statement? the timeline is shaky at best.

if a jury understands reasonable doubt, the prosecutor may be in trouble. we shall see - i suppose...

[FDInLaw]

Mgrace - here is a direct quote from the Probable Cause statement posted on this thread:

“He (Kevin) stated that after getting the door open, he ran inside and laid on top of her and “rubbed his hands over the blood to see how fresh it was.”“

Please, for our sanity, read the Probably Cause statement. Some of your assertions are just ridiculously inaccurate. Also, keep in mind that there were other witnesses on the scene - Kevin’s Mom and friend. The police would not attempt, let alone get away with, fabricating something like that.

(Is it just me, or does this crime blog feel more like a pot party? How many people are going to get on here, and, out of ignorance, create their own reality?)

[ValleyGirl]

I don't think it's a pot party FD. I just think that some people have their opinions and don't want to believe anything else. Hopefully, they'll take your advice and read the statement and that will help to clear up the inconsistencies. Although, sometimes, ignorance is bliss.

I think many things have yet to come out about this case.

[2lakes]

I agree that there is no need in bashing the victim . She didn't deserve to be murdered and to be taken away from the people that loved her. :rose:

[mgrace]

Several things, actually. First, I for one, was of the perhaps, now misguided opinion, that there were open minded people here. And the name of the site is perhaps misleading, because it appeared to be a spot for individuals to look at all aspects of a crime. I am not sure where any one of you all grew up, and am not interested, but, as far as I can remember, people have been convicted of crimes they didn’t do in every corner of this world. Someone mentioned the Memphis Three. Hear hear! All I’m saying is, within the last thirty years, 123 prisoners have been exculpated from death row, because evidence was later presented to exonerate them. Our system is by far, not perfect. In Arkansas, not one person has been removed from death row. I understand this is not a death penalty case (and I have studied the Probable (not “probably”) Cause statement extensively, and I am rather insulted at Mr. (or Ms.) InLaw’s impugning of my intelligence. You don’t know me dude). However, one must think. And it seems highly precarious to assume that the ones in charge of the system in Pope County, are some how immune from mistake or persuasion.

No one is bashing Nona. And I would agree she didn’t deserve to be murdered, but who in the hell does? This place is not all lollipops and teddybears. I thought you people were interested in the Truth. But I guess we all believe what we read. Oh, and “parties?” And your concerned about sanity?who's

[FDInLaw]

Mgrace, my point was that you missed some things in the probable cause statement (if you did indeed read it). I’m all for intelligent conversation, if you have good reason to believe Kevin is getting a bad rap, please, by all means fill us in.

[TexasGirl06]

Originally posted by FDInLaw
Mgrace, my point was that you missed some things in the probable cause statement (if you did indeed read it). I’m all for intelligent conversation, if you have good reason to believe Kevin is getting a bad rap, please, by all means fill us in.

I agree. I want to hear facts about why mgrace believes Kevin is getting a bad rap.

Mgrace says "If he is to defend himself, then the Truth about Nona must be revealed." I disagree. Kevin needs to defend himself against the facts of the case not in trashing Nona's name. The facts speak volumes, what can Kevin offer to discredit the facts as the police have stated?

Mgrace, are you so close to the case that you *know* the facts and *know* Kevin's defense?

[ValleyGirl]

When pre-trial motions begin in July, I'm guessing it will start with the defense trying to get the case thrown out. Isn't this standard protocol? Does anyone think that the defense will ask for a change of venue? It might be beneficial for the defense to stay here in pope county.

Will the Dirksmeyer family be used as witnesses for the prosector? The police kept them filled in as to what was going on so, will they be able to call them as witnesses?

One last thought, what are your thoughts on Kevin pleading out to 2nd degree? Surely, his defense team is weighing this option

This will certainly be interesting to see a murder trial of this magnitude in Pope County!

[janetlynn]

Do you people, really think Kevin admitted to the the police that he layed on top of Nona?? Do You?? I hope you people are smart enough to know that the prosecutor is going to have some cop swear that he did! Stirring the pot? Ah, Justice!

Unreal!
I can't believe that people still get angry and say things before they get the facts. When will people learn? If you really care for Kevin then get your facts straight. When you assume you make an ***** of you and me..

[ValleyGirl]

Somehow I think that when this case goes to trial, Kevin's defense will not be so much that he laid on top of the body and rubbed the blood all over himself. I think they will say that he was grief stricken and grabbed her, tried to resuscitate her, thus getting her blood all over himself. I'm sure Kevin's mom and Ryan will state the same thing.

The probable cause statement states that a little too dramatic. He was tampering with evidence but it is worded in an odd manner. Of course, this is an odd case so go figure!

[FDInLaw]

This statement is the strangest to me; “rubbed his hands over the blood to see how fresh it was.”

The defense team may argue that Kevin never said certain things. However, Kevin has made it difficult for them. This is from the Probable Cause statement;
“Affiant consulted with members of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit and discussed the evidence collected in this case to include video taped statements of Kevin Jones. . .”

[janna55]

Originally posted by oxfordwebster
Yet, Kevin is the only one with evidence leading to him. It's his fingerprint on the lamp, in blood, that he claimed to have not touched.

Hooray for smokescreen BS that amounts to nothing. lewisM's entire post is crap.

yes, I'm quite sure an investigator would come here and share on an internet message board. :rolleyes:

[ValleyGirl]

Can you confirm what the polygraph results were? The newspaper editor says that he failed it.


What's that line - "I can get a good look @ a steak by sticking my head up a cows ***** but I'd rather take the butcher's word for it"
C'mon!

[2lakes]

Originally posted by Amy



I am mighty surprised that Nona and Kevin were in a relationship for some amount of time, but no one at that apartment complex have ever seen him or his vehicle? That seems mighty odd to me.

Especially since he was at her apartment the night before! I remember reading that she had not lived in the apartment for a long time (around 6 months).

http://www.5newsonline.com/Global/story.asp?S=4254754
(this news article said she lived there 6 months and never bothered anyone.

The post by lewisM made is appear that Nona had another boyfriend who drove the same exact vehicle as Kevin. Why is it then that the family listed Kevin as her fiance in the obituary?

[ValleyGirl]

It has been confirmed "off the record" that she was seeing other people. This comes from a reliable source, I promise. I am not trying to stir up gossip!

[ValleyGirl]

Quick question...
Are you an investigator for the defense? What are your credentials? I know that's probably a dumb question that you can't or won't answer but you laid some heavy stuff out on the table and we are just looking to verify it.

[2lakes]

Originally posted by ValleyGirl
It has been confirmed "off the record" that she was seeing other people. This comes from a reliable source, I promise. I am not trying to stir up gossip!

That's fine. It's just confusing when you see the news related articles,

according to the CNN interview early on, Nona text messaged Kevin that morning at 9 am to say I love you. She was with him the evening before, the family called him her fiance, etc.

If this were a crime of passion it would make more sense that maybe they were trying to work things out and spending time together & something set him off. I'm still curious about the greeting card that Kevin picked up at the scene when he found her. Could he have seen the card when he stopped by earlier & it was from another guy and set him off? He then had to touch the card again when he found her to explain his prints on the card? LewisM, since you have seen all the evidence who was the card from? (I'm not really expecting a reply)

[FDInLaw]

Valley Girl, If Nona was seeing other guys that could definitely be a motive! Out of curiosity, can your source confirm whether or not Kevin was seeing other people too?

LevisM, you make some crazy assertions. I’m still in shock. Do you actually think anyone will believe you? A. Your anonymous. B. Some (if not all) of your statements are all out lies that are easily contradicted. You don’t have ANY credibility from what I can discern.

[2lakes]

Originally posted by dtbh
I applaud all of you for seeing through Lewis and his bs. I guess he must've started investigating when he was in his cradle?

:lol: I guess he should have "investigated" that he put is birthday in his profile before he posted about investigating murders in polk county for 20 years. His interests are golf & murders so he may be pursuing his other interest right now since it's a nice day.

[ValleyGirl]

Sounds like OJ (golf and murder) or a friend or OJ!!! LOL

[herlock h.]

Just for the record - the birthdate thing has been screwed up on this board since I signed up. It says the same thing about me - birthdate 1979 - it's waayyy wrong! Every time I try to change it it goes back to 1979!

Herlock