In a media conference on Friday, Mafnas said anyone has the right to refuse to submit to a lie detector test and that refusal “does not indicate guilt or innocence.”
He declined to identify the firefighter whom he described as “polite.” Variety learned that the polygraph test was part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Faloma Luhk, 10, and her sister Maleina Luhk, 9, who have been missing since May 25.
Mafnas at the same disclosed that the man with the prominent facial birth-mark was looking for a person related to the two children.
The man with the facial birth-mark was seen near the sisters’ residence two weeks before their disappearance.
Mafnas said they are still searching for this individual, who may be a potential witness.
He admitted that they do not have “solid evidence” to file a case.
The search and investigation continue, he added.
Mafnas assured witnesses that authorities will guarantee their protection and their identities will be kept anonymous.
The total reward money for any information leading to the recovery of the sisters or prosecution of person or persons behind their disappearance is $50,000.
Call 911, the FBI at 322-6934, the girls’ family hotline at 285-4048 or the Crime Stoppers at 234-7272.
