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Who Is Lucas Roper? Texas Man Charged After Daniel Erving Drowns

Who Is Lucas Roper? Texas Man Charged After Daniel Erving Drowns

Summary

Two teenagers, Lucas Roper, 19, and a 17-year-old, have been charged with tampering with evidence in the accidental drowning death of 18-year-old Daniel Erving at Lake Ray Hubbard near Dallas. Erving’s family, represented by attorney Ben Crump, is seeking full justice and a grand jury review of the case.

Key Facts

  • Daniel Erving drowned after jumping off a railroad bridge into Lake Ray Hubbard in April.
  • His body was found four days after he was reported missing.
  • Lucas Roper and a 17-year-old suspect were arrested on July 9 and charged with tampering with evidence.
  • The suspects allegedly discarded Erving’s belongings, including his cellphone, after the incident.
  • Erving’s family and attorney Ben Crump say the suspects tried to hide their connection to him.
  • Erving was an honor roll student and on his high school swim team.
  • There are concerns that the police response and communication were slow in the early investigation.
  • The family wants the Dallas County District Attorney to present the case to a grand jury and pursue all possible charges.
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