Chapter 111 Section 14

When the two were alone, there were more and more quarrels between Devon and Diana, which developed from talking to fists, belts, and knives.Overwhelmed by their shared dirty secrets, they yell at each other, punch and kick each other, and torture each other.Neither of them wants to stay with each other anymore, but neither of them can escape from each other. “I remember once she said to me that Devon had been losing her temper with her lately,” said one of Diana’s aunts. Still planning to marry him? She replied that she never lied. I didn't understand, and she explained: 'I promised to marry him and I can't go back on it.'”

"She showed us the scars on her knees where Devon had stabbed them with a knife when they were fighting," said one of Diana's Naval Academy classmates later. "She said there was another time when Devon took the belt Wrapped around her neck, threatening to strangle her to death. She said that Devon also had deep nail prints on his neck, which she pinched." By June 1996, after interviewing more than 300 people and examining hundreds of physical evidence, the investigators of the Prairie Police Department drew a regrettable end to the murder of Artian Jones.All archives and other items were locked into the warehouse, and only Dennis Clay was appointed to continue to follow up the case.In other words, if a new report comes in, it will be forwarded to him.But nothing comes in.

Not reconciled, Bill and Linda Jones paid their own money and rented a large sign in the parking lot of the Win-Dix supermarket near the street: Solicitation of heavy money Any leads on the murder of Artian Jones Phone: 469-TIPS Tips means clues.The Joneses chose this location because it is not far from Mansfield Middle School, and it is a must-go place for many children to go to school.What they didn't realize at the time was that Devon Grammer worked at the Win-Dix store. Later, the relevant departments of the city government decided to pay the advertising fee for the Jones couple after a meeting and discussion.

June was a heavy and unusual month for the Jones family.Artian Jones' birthday is on the 18th of this month. If Artian is still alive, he should be 17 years old. June is another school holiday.Artian's friends are excitedly planning summer activities, or arranging vacations.Artian Jones really seems to be forgotten. June is also when Year 12 students graduate.From time to time there is news that someone's child has been accepted to a certain college, or has been awarded a certain scholarship.When the children's achievements spread beyond the boundaries of these outer suburban towns, reporters from the local newspapers would come to the door.In a few days, the news turned into printed reports.

Devon Grammer's admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy was hardly news, because those around him had expected it.But then it was confirmed that he had also been nominated by Vice President O Gore to attend West Point, and interest was sparked.When his friends found him with newspapers, Devon just smiled slightly: "I don't want to be in the army." In the United States, entering the three major military academies must be sponsored by senior officials.Devin and Diana were recommended by Texas Congressman Martin Frost and Peter Jiren, respectively.These senior officials usually have several people or a special team responsible for identifying and reviewing the test scores, medical examination results, participation in various student group activities and community service records of cadet candidates, and their overall ranking among graduates etc.The letters of recommendation sent to the school are finally signed by senior officials.

Diana Zamora failed to get into the Air Force Academy because her left hand was injured in a car accident.The application period for the Naval Academy was late that year, just enough for her to take the physical examination after her physical recovery.On the day Dawen received the admission notice, Diana followed the Grammand family to a high-end restaurant to celebrate. Before leaving, she was in a hurry and did not have time to open the mailbox. When she returned home at night, she saw the admission notice for the Naval Academy.She called Devon's mother right away, and the old lady was so happy that she "thank God".

The next day, a reporter from the Crowley Observer called Crowley Middle School.At that time, both the principal and the reporter felt strange. Why didn't they know about such a big event as Diana's admission to the Naval Academy?Usually the children have made some achievements, the school and parents will notify the newspaper, and sometimes the children themselves will call the reporter.During the reporter's interview, Diana kept her mouth shut about her family, but she kept saying "Devon"."It gave the impression that she couldn't do anything without Devon," the reporter later said.

The real sensation came when people heard that the two cadets were a couple.At the parties held by Mansfield Middle School and Crowley Middle School respectively for Devon and Diana, the two young people held hands and smiled, accepting interviews from school newspaper reporters and congratulations from teachers and students, as well as receiving congratulations from all sides. envious eyes.The article, published in the Mansfield Shout, the school journal of Mansfield High School, said: "Of the 8,736 applications received by the U.S. Air Force Academy, only 1,239 were admitted. The U.S. Naval Academy received an even lower percentage , 9,962 high school graduates across the United States targeted Annapolis, but only 1,212 lucky ones were notified."

Later, Lieutenant Colonel Doug McCoy of the Air Force Academy told reporters: "Devon Glanmond was one of our top freshmen in the class of 2000. He ranked in the top 5%." Among the freshmen, Devin was ranked within the top 60. Soon, higher-level newspapers called the Granmonds and the Zamoras to make appointments. "Wordsburg Star" reporter Roseanne Ruiz just caught up with the two military cadets packing for Devon at the Glenmont home in Mansfield before leaving.Devon held a stack of novels, videos, music tapes, etc. and told Roseanne that all these things should be stored in the storage room, because "according to the regulations, you can only put the necessary changes of clothes in your box."