NEWARK N.J.
The search for the two remaining suspects in the cold-blooded murders of three college students extended down the Eastern seaboard Wednesday, as local authorities continued to downplay any organized gang involvement despite anecdotal evidence that suggests a gang connection.
Federal marshals joined the search for suspects shortly after the killings, said U.S. Marshal James T. Plousis, who is responsible for New Jersey.
“We have an expertise in tracking fugitives, and we try to help our state and local partners when we can,” Plousis said Wednesday.
Marshals in several southern states are involved, Plousis said. He said Rodolfo Godinez may have some connection in the region, but declined to be more specific and would not name the states.
A law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation said the search had extended beyond Virginia.
The three Delaware State University students Terrance Aeriel, 18, Dashon Harvey, 20, and Iofemi Hightower, 20 were murdered late in the evening of Aug. 4 in an elementary school playground.
