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2 boys found dead in separate Manhattan rivers may have been playing at water’s edge, source says

Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri, on the newest of 2 developments

By John Miller and Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — Two boys who were reported missing last week and found dead in different rivers in Manhattan may have been last seen playing together at the water’s edge, according to a law enforcement source.

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  1. Missing boys found dead in separate Manhattan rivers, NYPD says

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    2 boys found dead in separate Manhattan rivers may have been playing at water’s edge, source says

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Reports & sources

26 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Cops confirm body pulled from Harlem River is one of two missing NYC boys (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The body of one of two boys who went missing together last weekend was pulled out of the Harlem River on Thursday, police said. Garrett Warren, 13, of Harlem, and Alfa Barrie, 11, of The Bronx, wer…

  2. CBS News

    Body of missing 11-year-old New York City boy found in Hudson River, police say (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The bodies of Alfa Barrie,11, and his friend Garrett Warren,13, were found this week after being reported missing for several days, police said.

  3. New York Post

    Body found in Hudson believed to be 2nd missing NYC boy (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    First responders on Saturday morning recovered the body of a male that was found in the Hudson River near 102nd Street, officials said.

  4. New York Times

    2 Bodies Found in Manhattan Rivers Are Identified as Missing Boys (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Alfa Barrie, 11, and Garrett Warren, 13, had been missing for several days. The police said their investigation into the boys’ deaths was continuing.

  5. Gothamist

    Bodies found in NYC waters identified as missing boys, police say (opens Gothamist)

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    Gothamist's feed description

    Garrett Warren, 13, and Alfa Barrie, 11 were reported missing earlier this week.

  6. FOX 5 New York

    Body of 2nd missing boy found in Hudson River, days after other remains were found (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    This comes two days after missing 13-year-old Garrett Warren's body was discovered in the water near the Madison Avenue Bridge.

  7. CNN

    Missing boys found dead in separate Manhattan rivers, NYPD says (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Two New York boys reported missing last week have been found dead in different rivers in Manhattan, police say.

  8. Fox News

    Body of missing New York boy, 11, found in river 2 days after friend found dead in nearby waterway (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The bodies of two New York City boys who went missing a week ago were found in the Hudson and Harlem rivers. Garrett Warren was found Thursday, and Alfa Barrie Saturday.

  9. Breitbart News

    Police: Body of Second Missing NYC Boy Found in Hudson River (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The body of a missing Bronx child was found near the Hudson River, after searchers located the body of another missing boy days prior.

  10. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    2 boys found dead in separate Manhattan rivers may have been playing at water’s edge, source says (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By John Miller and Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — Two boys who were reported missing last week and found dead in different rivers in Manhattan may have been last seen playing together at the water’s edge, according to a law enforcement source.

  11. NBC News

    2 boys found dead in NYC waterways remembered as devoted students who dreamed of success (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Two friends disappeared a week ago. Their bodies were recovered in waterways on opposite sides of Manhattan.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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