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Man accused of fatally beating Arizona veteran

Jacob Samia, 32, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Samia is accused of beating 73-year-old Frank Bernal on Oct. 11. Bernal was unable to recover from his injuries and died Oct. 20, the newspaper reported.

One of Samiaufffds friends called Gilbert police to report that Samia had attempted to break into a smoke shop after a night of drinking.

Officers responded and found a trail of blood, which led them to a home where they found Bernal severely injured.

Samia was arrested Oct. 11 on suspicion of aggravated assault, burglary and criminal damage. He posted bail, and the initial charges were dismissed pending DNA results.

However, the results showed that Samiaufffds DNA was found in Bernalufffds home, the television station reported. Police then rearrested Samia.