next of kin
noun phrase
: one or more persons in the nearest degree of relationship to another person
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The investigation tied to the victims’ deaths — including criminal and civil cases, and all appeals — must first be fully resolved before the images can be handed over to the next of kin.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
The case remains active, and next of kin have been notified, police said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the driver’s identity after it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The victim’s identity will be released after next of kin are notified.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
The case remains active, and next of kin have been notified, police said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the driver’s identity after it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The victim’s identity will be released after next of kin are notified.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Next of kin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next%20of%20kin. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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