Homicide suspected after 2 teens found dead in eastern Maricopa County

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A homicide investigation is underway after two teenagers were found dead east of the Valley earlier this week.

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to a scene near SR 87 between Mesa and Payson in the early morning hours of Tuesday. Authorities arrived and found two bodies in the Mount Ord area, not far from the Gila County border.

MCSO identified one as 18-year-old Pandora Kjolsrud, but did not release the name of the 17-year-old due to age. However, sources and online records through the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner identify the second victim as Evan Clark…

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