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FBI: Investigation in Luhk sisters’ disappearance ongoing
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Posted on Oct 18 2011
By Ferdie de la Torre
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It’s been more than four months now but the Federal Bureau of Investigation assures that its investigation into the mysterious disappearance of sisters Faloma and Maleina Luhk remains ongoing, according to special agent Tom Simon yesterday.
“The FBI continues to encourage the public to come forward with information that may move us closer to a solution,” Simon told Saipan Tribune in an email.
Simon did not provide details about the FBI’s ongoing investigation.
In August, FBI special agents reportedly seized the car of a firefighter who had refused to undergo a lie detector test in connection with their investigation into the disappearance of the Luhk sisters on May 25.
At that time, Simon would not confirm or deny the seizure of the car, saying they can’t comment on ongoing investigative steps unless or until charges are filed.
Sources said the former DPS firefighter sold his 2003 Toyota Camry before leaving Saipan on Aug. 6. Federal agents immediately confiscated the car from the new owner, sources disclosed. After the investigation, the agents subsequently returned the vehicle to the new owner.
Saipan Tribune has been asking the Department of Public Safety since last week for any updates on its investigation into the Luhk sisters’ case but DPS has yet to respond.
DPS also has yet to respond to another request for any update on its investigation into the identity of human remains that were found in Kagman.
Ten-year-old Faloma and 9-year-old Maleina were reportedly last seen near a bus stop pavilion in As Teo on May 25.
On Aug. 14, a set of human bones was discovered after a dog looking for a bone to chew on dragged a leg bone to a house.
Investigators later determined that the bones belong to an old man. Family members strongly believe that the remains belong to 72-year-old Ricardo Muña Quitugua, who lived in a shack in the area and has since disappeared.
DPS then admitted that because of its lack of specialized services, investigators are finding it difficult to complete their investigation into the identity of the bones.
