Six of seven teenagers accused of murdering a man after an online “fake dating” plot refuse to provide DNA samples, according to reports. Police are seeking the DNA to compare against physical evidence, including blood found on a shoe.
The accused are alleged to have lured the man to his death using messages sent online. Police also link the investigation to items including footwear and a car connected to the case. All sources state that DNA testing is sought from the teenagers in connection with matching evidence tied to the incident.
While outlets report the same core allegations and the DNA-testing request, they differ mainly in emphasis. One outlet highlights that six teens directly oppose the DNA test, while others focus on the broader police effort to obtain samples from all seven teenagers and to match them to evidence associated with the man’s killing. None of the sources indicate the teenagers have been convicted or that DNA results are available yet.
