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Three Michigan brothers missing since 2010 are declared dead

Headline from ABC 12 Flint, on the newest of 2 developments

Tanya Zuvers says a formal declaration of death would give her closure and provide “respect” to her sons, who were all under age 10 back in 2010.

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  1. Testimonies loom as mother asks court to declare missing sons dead

    Headline from 10TV Columbus ·

  2. Newest

    Three Michigan brothers missing since 2010 are declared dead

    Headline from ABC 12 Flint ·

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14 articles, oldest first.

  1. 10TV Columbus

    Testimonies loom as mother asks court to declare missing sons dead (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    10TV Columbus's feed description

    A Michigan woman has asked a judge to declare her three missing sons dead. A court hearing is scheduled for Monday in Lenawee County.

  2. WMUR

    Michigan woman seeks death declaration for missing sons (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    A mother is asking a judge to declare her three missing sons dead, nearly 15 years after their father didn't return them after Thanksgiving.

  3. ABC 12 Flint

    Michigan mother asks judge to declare 3 missing sons dead (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    Authorities believe the brothers are deceased and they clearly suspect John Skelton is responsible. He has not been charged with murder but is serving a 15-year prison sentence for a

  4. NBC News

    Michigan mother asks judge to declare 3 missing sons dead nearly 15 years later (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A Michigan woman is asking a judge to declare her three missing sons dead, nearly 15 years after their father didn’t return them after Thanksgiving.

  5. CBS News

    Michigan mother asking judge to declare 3 sons dead almost 15 years after they vanished (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A Michigan woman is asking a judge to declare her three missing sons dead, nearly 15 years after their father didn't return them after Thanksgiving.

  6. WTOP Washington DC

    Michigan mom seeks ‘respect’ for her 3 missing boys, asks a judge to declare them dead (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    ADRIAN, Mich. (AP) — The mother of three missing Michigan boys asked a judge Monday to declare them dead nearly 15 years later, saying they deserve the respect…

  7. The Guardian

    Three young US brothers declared dead 14 years after their disappearance (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Judge says ‘no condolences will be enough’ as tragic murder mystery is unsolved despite police’s suspicions of the father

  8. ABC 12 Flint

    Three Michigan brothers missing since 2010 are declared dead (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    Tanya Zuvers says a formal declaration of death would give her closure and provide “respect” to her sons, who were all under age 10 back in 2010.

  9. WMUR

    Michigan brothers declared dead after 15 years (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    A judge in Michigan has declared three brothers dead, 14 years after their Thanksgiving disappearance

  10. The Columbian

    Three Michigan brothers missing since 2010 are declared dead by a judge at mom’s request (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    DETROIT (AP) — A judge declared three Michigan brothers dead Wednesday, more than 14 years after they disappeared at Thanksgiving in a small-town tragedy that remains unsolved despite an explicit beli

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