next of kin
noun phrase
: one or more persons in the nearest degree of relationship to another person
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The Navy said the Marine's identity is being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin are notified.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
The victims’ identities have not been released pending notification of next of kin.
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Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The person who died will be identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office after next of kin have been notified.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the man’s identity after his next of kin are notified.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
The victims’ identities have not been released pending notification of next of kin.
—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The person who died will be identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office after next of kin have been notified.
—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the man’s identity after his next of kin are notified.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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“Next of kin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next%20of%20kin. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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