Friend of Deceased Girl is Looking for My Daughter, Probably for Revenge: Accused's Father

The father of Raphael Sukiasyan, a suspect in the murder of a 16-year-old girl, revealed in an interview with Aravot.am that the deceased girl's friend is looking for his daughter.

"I am convinced that violence was inflicted on my son at the police station; his confession was obtained through coercion. Knowing my son, I am just sure that violence took place," said Raphael's father, Ara Sukiasyan.

He recounted that he received a terrifying message this morning: "That deceased girl’s friend is looking for my daughter. Probably for revenge. I have reported it to the police and filed a complaint about the crime."