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Coverage dated October 25, 2026

NJ con man admits to hiding Marine vet cousin’s body in closet for over 8 months to collect benefits

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Troopers discovered Michael’s corpse wrapped in three layers of plastic in a bedroom closet, which had been sealed by duct tape on a door without a knob, the records said.

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  1. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    A Marine veteran’s body was hidden in a closet for 8 months. His cousin finally admitted why. (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Police discovered the body in a New Jersey trailer home after noticing a strong odor.

  2. New York Post

    NJ con man admits to hiding Marine vet cousin’s body in closet for over 8 months to collect benefits (opens New York Post)

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    Troopers discovered Michael’s corpse wrapped in three layers of plastic in a bedroom closet, which had been sealed by duct tape on a door without a knob, the records said.