Suspects Reconstruct Events Leading to Eldar Dayan's Death Near Petah Tikva

First reported by Now 14 · 13 hours ago

What happened

Two suspects in Eldar Dayan's death near Petah Tikva reconstructed the events starting from a fight, a hit-and-run escape, and hiding in a tunnel. Dayan's body was found weeks later, turning the case into a murder investigation. The suspects are cooperating with police while awaiting autopsy results.

• 01Suspects claim a fight led to a hit-and-run and subsequent police evasion near Petah Tikva.
• 02They changed the car's license plate and hid the vehicle fearing police pursuit.
• 03The group split, with two hiding in a tunnel while Dayan was left behind and later found dead.
• 04Suspects initially stayed silent but later cooperated after pressure from Dayan's family.
• 05Police recorded suspects blaming Dayan for their predicament during interrogation.
• 06Autopsy results are pending to clarify the cause of Dayan's death.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew27 minutes ago

Suspects Reconstruct Events Leading to Eldar Dayan's Death Near Petah Tikva

N12Center · Hebrew27 minutes ago

Suspects Reconstruct Events Leading to Eldar Dayan's Death Near Petah Tikva

MaarivCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Family and Friends Mourn Eldar Dayan in Eilat Amid Controversy Over His Death

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Aunt Mourns Eldar Dayan at Funeral, Denounces Police and Media Treatment

WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Aladar Dayan Laid to Rest in Eilat After Tragic Death Investigation

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Eldar Dayan Laid to Rest in Eilat After Being Found Dead, Friends Arrested for Murder

Now 14Right · Hebrew13 hours ago

Police Investigate Eldar Dayan's Death Amid Suspects' Conflicting Testimonies and Forensic Evidence

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