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Thomas Brown Charged in Mount Ord Teen Killings After DNA Link

Detectives say he inserted himself into the case by offering drone footage to investigators.

Overview

  • Maricopa County officials say Brown, 31, was arrested Oct. 2 and faces two counts of first-degree murder in the May shootings of Evan Clark, 17, and Pandora Kjolsrud, 18.
  • A recent report states investigators found Brown’s DNA in gloves with blood on the outside inside one victim’s SUV.
  • Authorities say Brown initially gave details about being at Mount Ord that weekend, some of which were later determined to be false or misleading.
  • Investigators have not disclosed the weapon and are evaluating whether a 3D-printed firearm was involved, with motive still undetermined.
  • Officials say there is no evidence Brown knew the teens, and a court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday.