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

[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.

[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.

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.

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.

[ValleyGirl]

Kevin Jones was arrested.

[dianaw]

Here's a link I found about the arrest:

Arrest Made

[NancynNC]

Great News!!!

For Nona

[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/st...&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.