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Death of Brooklyn boy, 4, ruled a homicide

Police say two people have been charged in the murder of a 4-year-old boy from Crown Heights. Jayden Lenescar's death was ruled a homicide after a spokeswoman for the city's medical examiner said Saturday

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Death of Brooklyn boy, 4, ruled a homicide

Police say two people have been charged in the murder of a 4-year-old boy from Crown Heights. Jayden Lenescar's death was ruled a homicide after a spokeswoman for the city's medical examiner said Saturday

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