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WAVY10 (Nexstar, Norfolk)News report · Jul 9, 12:42 PM
Newport News teen's death ruled accidental drowning by medical examiner
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled 16-year-old Marwa Barakzai's death an accidental drowning.
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Newport News teen's death ruled accidental drowning by medical examiner
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled 16-year-old Marwa Barakzai's death an accidental drowning.
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What happened The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled 16-year-old Marwa Barakzai's death an accidental drowning.
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