Identification of Teen Stowaways in JetBlue Plane Tragedy

Identification of Teen Stowaways in JetBlue Plane Tragedy

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Updated 6 days ago

Discovery and Identification

The bodies of Jeik Aniluz Lusi, 18, and Elvis Borques Castillo, 16, were found in the landing gear of a plane at on January 6, following a flight from Puerto Plata to New York and then to .

Extensive DNA testing was utilized by the to identify the teens, both from the , with their causes of death still awaiting determination.

Investigation and Response

Preliminary investigations suggest the teens did not access the aircraft at Airport, though details on how they gained entry remain undisclosed.

JetBlue expressed commitment to cooperating with authorities to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident, highlighting the challenges of stowaway attempts in unpressurized aircraft areas.
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