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DNA Links Three Suspects to D.C. Murder Case

4/11/2026

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  • DNA evidence links Jailen Lucas and Kelvin Thomas to Eric Tarpinian-Jachym's shooting in Washington, D.C.
  • Prosecutors described shell casings and DNA matching at a court hearing.
  • Both suspects are charged as adults with first-degree murder and were arrested in September.
  • A third suspect, Naqwan Antonio Lucas, was arrested later and also faces charges.
  • A pretrial hearing is set for May 15, with the trial expected in February.