Two weeks after he disappeared, the family of Eldar Dayan retained criminal defense attorney Sapir Pardo, who on Friday denied allegations that Dayan was involved in a hit-and-run or violent incident, calling them 'mere speculation' without forensic evidence. Pardo stated that once Dayan is located, he will present his version to police.
Two weeks after his disappearance, the family of missing Israeli civilian Eldar Dayan has retained criminal defense attorney Sapir Pardo, who on Friday denied allegations that Dayan was involved in a hit-and-run or violent incident. Pardo called the claims 'mere speculation' unsupported by forensic evidence, and said that once Dayan is found safe, he will present his account to police. The denial comes as police have been building a case that Dayan fled after a brawl with acquaintances.
As reported by The Zioneer on Tuesday Jul 28, 12:50 Jerusalem, the investigation has evolved rapidly. Police initially assessed that Dayan was hiding rather than kidnapped, and extended the arrest of two friends on suspicion of obstruction of justice. Surveillance footage later showed Dayan abandoning his car at a gas station and fleeing on foot. Police confirmed that Dayan lowered his profile and fled, and is now wanted for questioning. Gas station footage showed him walking away from his vehicle with two friends without signs of distress before splitting up. Two additional suspects were arrested in central Israel, and a shirt was found near Dayan's vehicle.
The circumstances of Dayan's disappearance remain unclear. His whereabouts are unknown, and the allegations of his involvement in a violent incident have not been substantiated. The family's attorney has stated that the suspects arrested in connection with the case have denied any incident occurred. The investigation is ongoing.
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