Teens Found Dead in JetBlue Landing Gear Identified

Two teenagers from the Dominican Republic, 18-year-old Jeik Aniluz Lusi and 16-year-old Elvis Borques Castillo, were found dead in the landing gear of a JetBlue plane at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in January. The Broward County Sheriff's Office identified them through extensive DNA testing but has not determined how they accessed the aircraft or the exact cause of their deaths. The plane had flown from New York's JFK Airport and was discovered during a routine maintenance inspection. Although stowing away in landing gear is perilous due to freezing temperatures and lack of oxygen, it is not an uncommon attempt by individuals trying to travel undetected. JetBlue expressed its commitment to cooperating with authorities to understand the circumstances of this tragic event. The investigation is ongoing, with autopsies yet to be conducted.