The motion by defense attorneys alleges that David Flory had a relationship with the victim and was a person of interest in the murder of the victim.
Flory, speaking to Fox 16 News by phone from an out-of-state work trip Thursday morning called the allegation totally untrue.
I have never even met Dawna Natzke. It is the absolute craziest thing I have ever heard in my life, Flory said. I was never questioned in the case. The only phone call I have ever gotten regarding this investigation was on Tuesday when I was told I had to provide a DNA sample.
According to Flory, the only basis he can think of for the allegation is a rumor that began circulating in January 2012.
It was a few weeks after Ms. Natzkes body had been found, and an officer in my department informed me that a retiree at the firearms range had speculated to others that I had an affair with Ms. Natzke and probably killed her, Flory said. It was a bad joke that became a bad rumor or a purposeful smear campaign.
According to Flory, he had no notice that his DNA would be sought by Ducks defense.
I got the call on Tuesday about the DNA sample, and the next thing I know it is in the paper while I am working out of town. Now, my reputation is at stake based on a bad rumor or a bizarre smear campaign.
