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We are stronger than we've credited ourselves to be. We have been the victims and the witnesses. We have said a lifetime of good-byes.

Lauren DeStefano

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Lauren DeStefano
Age: 39
Born: 1984
Born: October 13
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Connecticut
United States
Victim
Lifetime
Stronger
Byes
Good
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Witnesses
Bye
Victims
Witness

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